Alta, UT weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Alta weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alta.
This week in Alta
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alta
What is the weather usually like in Alta?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 73°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 15°F average low
- 47.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,196 mm
- 458.3 insnowfall per year · 1,164 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alta: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALTA, UT US (USC00420072), adjusted for the elevation of Alta.
Alta weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alta through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:47 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Alta?
Alta has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 73°F (23°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 47.1 inches (1,196 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 458 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alta is June to September. At 8,563 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Alta
What is the hottest month in Alta?
July, with an average high of 73°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in Alta?
December, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Alta?
About 47.1 inches (1,196 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Alta?
Yes, about 458 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alta?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alta have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
What is the weather like in Alta in November?
Highs average 38°F and lows 21°F, with about 4.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Alta?
Around 7:11 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:10 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Alta weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Alta.
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