Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Moab, UT Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 9.1"
- Annual precip
- 195d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Moab
Moab, Utah averages 58°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 9.1"
- annual precipitation · 9" snow
- 195 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
58°F (14°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
9.1"
Annual Snow
9.3"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.1"
Plus 9.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Moab) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Moab area.
How Moab compares to every U.S. city
Moab's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Moab
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Moab 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 | 44°F (6°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7" | 1.7" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7" | 1.4" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7" | 0.2" | 11.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.5 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.4 |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.2 |
| July | 99°F (37°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 30.1 |
| August | 96°F (36°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.1 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 15.3 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0" | 0.1" | 4.3 | 1.4 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7" | 1.0" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8" | 4.9" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 1.7"
5.4 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
Snow: 1.4"
6.2 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
Snow: 0.2"
5.5 days with precipitation
April 0.8"
5.4 days with precipitation
May 0.8"
4.8 days with precipitation
June 0.3"
2.5 days with precipitation
July 0.9"
4.7 days with precipitation
August 0.9"
6.4 days with precipitation
September 0.9"
5.4 days with precipitation
October 1.0"
Snow: 0.1"
5.4 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
Snow: 1.0"
4.4 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
Snow: 4.9"
5.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
195 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,406
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,732
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Moab's climate means for you
Moab runs 58°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 195 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,406 heating and 1,732 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: Moab, UT
An annual average temperature of 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 43°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Moab, Utah. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00425733 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Moab sees about 9.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 9.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 195 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 11 and the first fall freeze near October 23. On the energy side, 4,406 heating degree days and 1,732 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Moab scores 58/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Moab, UT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Moab, Utah is 58°F. The warmest month averages 99°F (37°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Moab get? ▼
Moab receives 9.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 9.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Moab? ▼
Moab has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Moab? ▼
Moab has approximately 195 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 11 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Moab? ▼
Moab has 4,406 heating degree days and 1,732 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 Moab climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00425733 near Moab.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00425733. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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