Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
LA Sal, UT Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 12.7"
- Annual precip
- 142d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for LA Sal
LA Sal, Utah averages 48°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 12.7"
- annual precipitation · 50" snow
- 142 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
12.7"
Annual Snow
50.2"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.7"
Plus 50.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (LA Sal) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the LA Sal area.
How LA Sal compares to every U.S. city
LA Sal'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 LA Sal
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for LA Sal 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0" | 10.4" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8" | 8.6" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9" | 7.3" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1" | 3.8" | 15.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0" | 0.6" | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 3.3 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.0 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4" | 0.1" | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4" | 1.8" | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9" | 5.3" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9" | 12.3" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
Snow: 10.4"
5.6 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 8.6"
6.1 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 7.3"
5.8 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
Snow: 3.8"
5.4 days with precipitation
May 1.0"
Snow: 0.6"
5.0 days with precipitation
June 0.7"
2.8 days with precipitation
July 1.3"
6.7 days with precipitation
August 1.2"
7.1 days with precipitation
September 1.4"
Snow: 0.1"
6.4 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 1.8"
5.3 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
Snow: 5.3"
4.4 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
Snow: 12.3"
5.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
142 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,607
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
496
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What LA Sal's climate means for you
LA Sal runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 142 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,607 heating and 496 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: LA Sal, UT
LA Sal, Utah runs an annual average of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 36°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00424947, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in LA Sal should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 12.7 inches, with 50.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 142 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 17 and the first fall freeze near October 6. And on the energy front, 6,607 heating degree days and 496 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, LA Sal scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in LA Sal, UT? ▼
The average annual temperature in LA Sal, Utah is 48°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-9°C).
How much rain does LA Sal get? ▼
LA Sal receives 12.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 50.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for LA Sal? ▼
LA Sal 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 LA Sal? ▼
LA Sal has approximately 142 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 17 and the first fall freeze around October 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in LA Sal? ▼
LA Sal has 6,607 heating degree days and 496 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 LA Sal climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00424947 near LA Sal.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00424947. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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