Climate Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Capitol Reef NP, UT Climate
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- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 48/100
- Comfort score
- 7.9"
- Annual precip
- 193d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Capitol Reef NP
Capitol Reef NP, Utah averages 54°F a year and scores 48/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 48/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 7.9"
- annual precipitation · 11" snow
- 193 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
7.9"
Annual Snow
10.9"
Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
7.9"
Plus 10.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Capitol Reef NP) 48.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Capitol Reef NP area.
How Capitol Reef NP compares to every U.S. city
Capitol Reef NP's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
48 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Capitol Reef NP
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Capitol Reef NP captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6" | 3.8" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5" | 1.5" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5" | 1.7" | 13.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5" | 0.2" | 5.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.9 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.8 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.0 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 2.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5" | 1.5" | 18.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4" | 2.2" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 3.8"
3.3 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 1.5"
3.7 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
Snow: 1.7"
3.6 days with precipitation
April 0.5"
Snow: 0.2"
4.5 days with precipitation
May 0.7"
4.9 days with precipitation
June 0.3"
3.3 days with precipitation
July 1.0"
7.7 days with precipitation
August 1.1"
8.1 days with precipitation
September 0.9"
5.3 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
4.5 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 1.5"
2.7 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
Snow: 2.2"
2.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
193 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,246
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,147
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Capitol Reef NP's climate means for you
Capitol Reef NP runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 193 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,246 heating and 1,147 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Capitol Reef NP, UT
In Capitol Reef NP, Utah, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00421171, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Capitol Reef NP should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 7.9 inches, with 10.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 193 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 18 and the first fall freeze near October 28. And on the energy front, 5,246 heating degree days and 1,147 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Capitol Reef NP scores 48/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Capitol Reef NP, UT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Capitol Reef NP, Utah is 54°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Capitol Reef NP get? ▼
Capitol Reef NP receives 7.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 10.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Capitol Reef NP? ▼
Capitol Reef NP has a climate comfort score of 48/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Capitol Reef NP? ▼
Capitol Reef NP has approximately 193 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 18 and the first fall freeze around October 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Capitol Reef NP? ▼
Capitol Reef NP has 5,246 heating degree days and 1,147 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Capitol Reef NP climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00421171 near Capitol Reef NP.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00421171. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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