Red Butte Canyon Climate

Climate within Red Butte Canyon is characterized by hot, dry summers and long, cold winters. Most precipitation occurs in winter and spring, with the summer rains less predictable and dependent on the extent to which monsoonal systems penetrate into northern Utah. Mean annual precipitation ranges from about 500mm (20 inches) at the lower elevation to approximately 900mm (35 inches) at the higher elevations.

More detailed information is available regarding:

Weather Station location and histories

Precipitation Patterns

Temperature

     Seasonal Air Temperatures
     Temperatures at Different Stations
     Summary of Air Temperatures
     Relationship Between Elevation and Temperature

Solar Radiation

Humidity
Red Butte Canyon Research Natural Area (2008)