Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Echo Dam, UT Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 14.7"
- Annual precip
- 111d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Echo Dam
Echo Dam, Utah averages 46°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 14.7"
- annual precipitation · 72" snow
- 111 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
14.7"
Annual Snow
72.3"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
14.7"
Plus 72.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Echo Dam) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Echo Dam area.
How Echo Dam compares to every U.S. city
Echo Dam'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 Echo Dam
MethodologyEcho Dam's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 35°F (2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.2" | 17.3" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9" | 12.0" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2" | 8.2" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5" | 4.9" | 19.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9" | 0.7" | 6.7 | 0.1 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.3 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 8.8 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 1.2" | 0.5" | 4.5 | 0.7 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4" | 2.0" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3" | 10.3" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3" | 16.4" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.2"
Snow: 17.3"
9.8 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
Snow: 12.0"
9.0 days with precipitation
March 1.2"
Snow: 8.2"
9.3 days with precipitation
April 1.5"
Snow: 4.9"
9.6 days with precipitation
May 1.9"
Snow: 0.7"
9.9 days with precipitation
June 1.2"
6.1 days with precipitation
July 0.7"
4.4 days with precipitation
August 0.8"
5.8 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
Snow: 0.5"
5.9 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 2.0"
7.3 days with precipitation
November 1.3"
Snow: 10.3"
8.4 days with precipitation
December 1.3"
Snow: 16.4"
9.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
111 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,108
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
348
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Echo Dam's climate means for you
Echo Dam runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 111 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,108 heating and 348 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: Echo Dam, UT
In Echo Dam, Utah, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 31°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00422385, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Echo Dam receives roughly 14.7 inches of precipitation each year, with 72.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 111 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 30 and the first fall freeze near September 18. For energy use, 7,108 heating degree days and 348 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Echo Dam scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Echo Dam, UT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Echo Dam, Utah is 46°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Echo Dam get? ▼
Echo Dam receives 14.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 72.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Echo Dam? ▼
Echo Dam 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 Echo Dam? ▼
Echo Dam has approximately 111 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 30 and the first fall freeze around September 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Echo Dam? ▼
Echo Dam has 7,108 heating degree days and 348 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 Echo Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00422385 near Echo Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00422385. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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