Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Natural Bridges NM, UT Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 12.0"
- Annual precip
- 161d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Natural Bridges NM
Natural Bridges NM, Utah averages 51°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 12.0"
- annual precipitation · 32" snow
- 161 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
51°F (10°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
12.0"
Annual Snow
32.0"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.0"
Plus 32.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Natural Bridges NM) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Natural Bridges NM area.
How Natural Bridges NM compares to every U.S. city
Natural Bridges NM's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Natural Bridges NM
MethodologyNatural Bridges NM'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 | 39°F (4°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2" | 10.8" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8" | 5.5" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9" | 3.3" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7" | 1.6" | 12.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9" | 0.2" | 3.1 | 0.3 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 5.8 |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.0 |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.7 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1" | 0.6" | 6.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7" | 2.4" | 19.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1" | 7.6" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.2"
Snow: 10.8"
5.6 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 5.5"
5.8 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 3.3"
5.3 days with precipitation
April 0.7"
Snow: 1.6"
4.4 days with precipitation
May 0.9"
Snow: 0.2"
4.8 days with precipitation
June 0.4"
2.0 days with precipitation
July 1.2"
7.9 days with precipitation
August 1.4"
8.0 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
6.2 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
Snow: 0.6"
5.2 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
Snow: 2.4"
3.9 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
Snow: 7.6"
5.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
161 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,925
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
751
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Natural Bridges NM's climate means for you
Natural Bridges NM runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 161 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,925 heating and 751 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: Natural Bridges NM, UT
In Natural Bridges NM, Utah, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00426053, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Natural Bridges NM averages 12.0 inches of precipitation annually, with 32.0 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 161 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 5 and the first fall freeze near October 13. Turning to energy use, 5,925 heating degree days and 751 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Natural Bridges NM scores 49/100 (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 Natural Bridges NM, UT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Natural Bridges NM, Utah is 51°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Natural Bridges NM get? ▼
Natural Bridges NM receives 12.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 32.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Natural Bridges NM? ▼
Natural Bridges NM has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Natural Bridges NM? ▼
Natural Bridges NM has approximately 161 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 5 and the first fall freeze around October 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Natural Bridges NM? ▼
Natural Bridges NM has 5,925 heating degree days and 751 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 Natural Bridges NM climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00426053 near Natural Bridges NM.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00426053. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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