Desert Mound, UT
Unincorporated community in Iron County, Utah
Desert Mound is a small unincorporated community in Iron County, Utah. It is 9.8 miles E of Cedar City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 84720.
Desert Mound at a glance
- State
- Utah
- County
- Iron County
- ZIP code
- 84720
- Nearest town
- Cedar City (9.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 37.7106, -113.2728
Weather in Desert Mound now
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Desert Mound weather by the hour
Desert Mound weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Desert Mound.
This week in Desert Mound
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Desert Mound
What is the weather usually like in Desert Mound?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 16°F average low
- 11.0 inprecipitation per year · 280 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Desert Mound: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CEDAR CITY MUNI AP, UT US (USW00093129), adjusted for the elevation of Desert Mound.
Desert Mound weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Desert Mound through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 6:22 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:39 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Desert Mound?
Desert Mound has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 11.0 inches (280 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Desert Mound is May–June and September–October. 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.
Webcams near Desert Mound
The closest live webcam is New Harmony: Iron Mountain, 8.7 miles SW of Desert Mound.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Desert Mound.
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Questions about Desert Mound
Where is Desert Mound, UT?
Desert Mound is an unincorporated community in Iron County, Utah, 9.8 miles E of Cedar City.
What county is Desert Mound in?
Desert Mound is in Iron County, Utah.
What is the ZIP code of Desert Mound, UT?
The ZIP code for Desert Mound is 84720.
What is the nearest town to Desert Mound?
Cedar City, 9.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Desert Mound?
Yes. The closest is New Harmony: Iron Mountain, 8.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Desert Mound?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Desert Mound?
December, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Desert Mound?
About 11.0 inches (280 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Desert Mound?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Desert Mound?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Desert Mound have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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