Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area, UT Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 8.6"
- Annual precip
- 158d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area
Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area, Utah averages 49°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 8.6"
- annual precipitation · 12" snow
- 158 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
49°F (10°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
8.6"
Annual Snow
12.3"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
8.6"
Plus 12.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area area.
How Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area compares to every U.S. city
Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area'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 Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area'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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6" | 3.6" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6" | 2.2" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6" | 0.4" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7" | 0.3" | 13.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 16.0 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.8 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.2 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 6.1 |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1" | 0.1" | 15.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5" | 1.2" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6" | 4.5" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 3.6"
4.3 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 2.2"
4.3 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
Snow: 0.4"
4.4 days with precipitation
April 0.7"
Snow: 0.3"
5.6 days with precipitation
May 0.9"
4.7 days with precipitation
June 0.5"
3.6 days with precipitation
July 0.7"
2.9 days with precipitation
August 0.6"
4.2 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
5.7 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
Snow: 0.1"
5.3 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 1.2"
4.3 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
Snow: 4.5"
4.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
158 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,645
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
916
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area's climate means for you
Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 158 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,645 heating and 916 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: Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area, UT
Based on station USC00422173 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area, Utah averages 49°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area averages 8.6 inches of precipitation a year, with 12.3 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 158 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 1 and the first fall freeze near October 6. As for energy demand, 6,645 heating degree days and 916 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area, UT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area, Utah is 49°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 8°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area get? ▼
Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area receives 8.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 12.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area? ▼
Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area 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 Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area? ▼
Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area has approximately 158 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 1 and the first fall freeze around October 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area? ▼
Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area has 6,645 heating degree days and 916 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 Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00422173 near Dinosaur Nm-quarry Area.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00422173. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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