Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg 2 stations
Cedar City, UT Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 13.0"
- Annual precip
- 162d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cedar City
Cedar City, Utah averages 51°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 13.0"
- annual precipitation · 60" snow
- 162 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
13.0"
Annual Snow
59.6"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.0"
Plus 59.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cedar City) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Cedar City area.
How Cedar City compares to every U.S. city
Cedar City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cedar City
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Cedar City's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 42°F (6°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8" | 9.5" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 1.1" | 10.6" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4" | 12.3" | 20.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2" | 5.6" | 11.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0" | 1.4" | 3.1 | 0.3 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 5.0 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.3 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.7 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3" | 0.9" | 6.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1" | 6.1" | 18.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 1.1" | 13.2" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.8"
Snow: 9.5"
5.5 days with precipitation
February 1.1"
Snow: 10.6"
5.6 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
Snow: 12.3"
6.4 days with precipitation
April 1.2"
Snow: 5.6"
5.6 days with precipitation
May 1.0"
Snow: 1.4"
5.5 days with precipitation
June 0.5"
2.0 days with precipitation
July 1.3"
6.2 days with precipitation
August 1.3"
5.9 days with precipitation
September 0.9"
4.2 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
Snow: 0.9"
5.0 days with precipitation
November 1.1"
Snow: 6.1"
4.5 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
Snow: 13.2"
6.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
162 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,742
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
804
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Cedar City's climate means for you
Cedar City runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 162 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,742 heating and 804 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: Cedar City, UT
In Cedar City, Utah, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from 2 weather stations, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Cedar City averages 13.0 inches of precipitation annually, with 59.6 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 162 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near October 13. Turning to energy use, 5,742 heating degree days and 804 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cedar City scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Cedar City, UT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cedar City, Utah is 51°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Cedar City get? ▼
Cedar City receives 13.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 59.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cedar City? ▼
Cedar City has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cedar City? ▼
Cedar City has approximately 162 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 4 and the first fall freeze around October 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cedar City? ▼
Cedar City has 5,742 heating degree days and 804 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 Cedar City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Cedar City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00421259. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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