Westwater, UT

Unincorporated community in Grand County, Utah

Westwater is a small unincorporated community in Grand County, Utah. It is 18.7 miles NE of Loma, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 81521.

Westwater at a glance

State
Utah
County
Grand County
ZIP code
81521
Nearest town
Loma (18.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
39.0783, -109.1117

Weather in Westwater now

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Westwater weather by the hour

Westwater weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Westwater.

This week in Westwater

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Westwater

What is the weather usually like in Westwater?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

7°29°50°72°93°39°12°Jan42°17°Feb52°25°Mar59°31°Apr70°40°May82°48°Jun88°55°Jul85°53°Aug76°43°Sep63°31°Oct49°22°Nov38°12°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan1.2"Feb1.4"Mar1.4"Apr1.3"May0.7"Jun0.9"Jul1.1"Aug1.6"Sep1.6"Oct1.3"Nov1.2"Dec

Best time to visit Westwater: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GLADE PARK 17W, CO US (USC00053307), adjusted for the elevation of Westwater.

Westwater weather month by month

January
39° 12°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 9.5 in of snow
February
42° 17°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 11.4 in of snow
March
52° 25°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 9.6 in of snow
April
59° 31°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 4.3 in of snow
May
70° 40°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
June
82° 48°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
88° 55°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
85° 53°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
76° 43°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
63° 31°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
November
49° 22°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow
December
38° 12°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 15.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Westwater through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:32 AM5:19 PM9 h 47 min
February7:05 AM5:55 PM10 h 49 min
March7:25 AM7:24 PM11 h 59 min
April6:37 AM7:55 PM13 h 17 min
May6:01 AM8:24 PM14 h 22 min
June5:48 AM8:45 PM14 h 57 min
July6:01 AM8:43 PM14 h 41 min
August6:28 AM8:13 PM13 h 44 min
September6:56 AM7:26 PM12 h 29 min
October7:25 AM6:39 PM11 h 14 min
November6:58 AM5:03 PM10 h 5 min
December7:26 AM4:56 PM9 h 29 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Westwater?

Westwater has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).

It gets about 14.7 inches (374 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 59 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Westwater is May–June and August–September. 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 Westwater

The closest live webcam is Grand, 6.4 miles N of Westwater.

Grandunknown · 6.4 mi NOn Windy
Grandunknown · 18.5 mi SWOn Windy
Castle Valley › North-west: Castleton Tower - Parriott MesaCastle Valley · 34.6 mi SOn Windy
Grandunknown · 35.6 mi WOn Windy
Grandunknown · 39.0 mi WOn Windy
Castle Valley: La Sal Mountains (Bald Mesa)Castle Valley · 39.5 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Westwater.

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Questions about Westwater

Where is Westwater, UT?

Westwater is an unincorporated community in Grand County, Utah, 18.7 miles NE of Loma.

What county is Westwater in?

Westwater is in Grand County, Utah.

What is the ZIP code of Westwater, UT?

The ZIP code for Westwater is 81521.

What is the nearest town to Westwater?

Loma, 18.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Westwater?

Yes. The closest is Grand, 6.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Westwater?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Westwater?

January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Westwater?

About 14.7 inches (374 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Westwater?

Yes, about 59 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Westwater?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Westwater have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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