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Little Sahara Rec Area, UT Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Little Sahara Rec Area, Utah has an average annual temperature of 50°F and a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 12.3". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

50°F (10°C)

Avg High

64°F

Avg Low

36°F

Annual Precip

12.3"

Comfort Score

57/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

57/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

50°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

12.3"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Little Sahara Rec Area) 57.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Little Sahara Rec Area area.

Warming context for Little Sahara Rec Area

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Little Sahara Rec Area captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 38°F (4°C) 16°F (-9°C) 27°F (-3°C)
February 44°F (7°C) 21°F (-6°C) 33°F (0°C)
March 54°F (12°C) 28°F (-2°C) 41°F (5°C)
April 61°F (16°C) 33°F (1°C) 47°F (8°C)
May 72°F (22°C) 42°F (5°C) 57°F (14°C)
June 84°F (29°C) 51°F (10°C) 67°F (20°C)
July 93°F (34°C) 59°F (15°C) 76°F (24°C)
August 91°F (33°C) 57°F (14°C) 74°F (23°C)
September 80°F (27°C) 48°F (9°C) 64°F (18°C)
October 65°F (19°C) 35°F (1°C) 50°F (10°C)
November 51°F (10°C) 25°F (-4°C) 38°F (3°C)
December 38°F (3°C) 16°F (-9°C) 27°F (-3°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 0.8"
February 1.3"
March 1.3"
April 1.4"
May 1.5"
June 0.8"
July 0.6"
August 0.7"
September 0.9"
October 1.1"
November 0.8"
December 1.1"

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 1

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 15

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

6,286

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

870

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

December

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Little Sahara Rec Area, UT

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Little Sahara Rec Area, Utah as a location with an annual average temperature of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 36°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00425138, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Little Sahara Rec Area receives roughly 12.3 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near May 15 and the first fall freeze near October 1. For energy use, 6,286 heating degree days and 870 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Little Sahara Rec Area scores 57/100 (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 December-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 Little Sahara Rec Area, UT?
The average annual temperature in Little Sahara Rec Area, Utah is 50°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Little Sahara Rec Area get?
Little Sahara Rec Area receives 12.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Little Sahara Rec Area?
Little Sahara Rec Area has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Little Sahara Rec Area?
Growing season data is not available for Little Sahara Rec Area.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Little Sahara Rec Area?
Little Sahara Rec Area has 6,286 heating degree days and 870 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Little Sahara Rec Area climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00425138. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00425138. For informational purposes only.

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