Everyone wants a bit of a blissful breeze or a scoop of sunny sanctuary when looking for a place to live in Utah.
The more sun, the more you can go outside. The more you go outside, the more you’ll feel at peace. The more you’ll feel at peace, the more you’ll enjoy where you live.
So it makes sense to try and find the places with the best weather in Utah. We used Saturday Night Science to compare the number of sunny days, total precipitation, and the deviation from the ideal 70-degree weather for 56 places in Utah over 10,000 people.
Grab your shades and put away your raincoat as we look at the cities with the best weather in Utah.
334.5 sunny days · 76.4 degree average high
Located in
Washington County, Utah
Hurricane is a city in Washington County, Utah and is a part of the St. George Metropolitan Area. Its population was 13,748 at the 2010 U.S. Census. Along with several other areas of southwestern Utah, the Hurricane area has seen a large population growth since the 1970s, and it has blended in with neighboring St. George.
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342.5 sunny days · 78.0 degree average high
Located in
Washington County, Utah
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342.5 sunny days · 78.1 degree average high
Located in
Washington County, Utah
St. George is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Utah, United States. Located in the southwestern part of the state on the Arizona border, near the tri-state junction of Utah, Arizona and Nevada, it is the principal city of the St. George Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city lies in the northeastern-most part of the Mojave Desert adjacent to the Pine Valley Mountains near the convergence of three distinct geological areas: the Mojave Desert, Colorado Plateau, and Great Basin. The city is 118 miles northeast of Las Vegas and 300 miles south-southwest of Salt Lake City on Interstate 15. The city is named after George A. Smith, a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Apostle.
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322.9 sunny days · 64.4 degree average high
Located in
Utah County, Utah
Lehi is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is named after Lehi, a prophet in the Book of Mormon. The population was 47,407 at the 2010 census, up from 19,028 in 2000. The center of population of Utah is located in Lehi.
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317.2 sunny days · 63.6 degree average high
Magna is a census-designated place and township in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. The population was 26,505 at the 2010 census, a moderate increase over the 2000 figure of 22,770.
318.2 sunny days · 63.9 degree average high
Located in
Salt Lake County, Utah
West Valley City is a city in Salt Lake County and a suburb of Salt Lake City in the U.S. state of Utah. The population was 129,480 at the 2010 census, making it the second-largest city in Utah. The city incorporated in 1980 from a large, quickly growing unincorporated area, which was variously known as Granger, Hunter, Chesterfield, and Redwood. It is home to the Maverik Center and USANA Amphitheatre.
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317.8 sunny days · 64.1 degree average high
Located in
Salt Lake County, Utah
South Salt Lake is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States and is part of the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 23,617 at the 2010 census.
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322.9 sunny days · 64.0 degree average high
Located in
Utah County, Utah
Saratoga Springs is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. The elevation is 4,505 feet. It is part of the Provo-Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is a relatively new development along the northwestern shores of Utah Lake. It was incorporated on December 31, 1997 and has been growing rapidly since then. The population was 1,003 at the 2000 census, while the 2009 estimates placed it at 16,125, making it one of the fastest-growing US cities during this time period. The 2010 census states population at 17,781, meeting expectations of growth despite the state of the economy. Saratoga Springs became a city in 2001.
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322.9 sunny days · 64.5 degree average high
Located in
Salt Lake County, Utah
Riverton is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 38,753 at the 2010 census. Riverton is located in the rapidly growing Southwestern corner of the Salt Lake Valley.
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317.8 sunny days · 64.2 degree average high
Located in
Salt Lake County, Utah
Taylorsville is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 58,657 at the 2010 census. Taylorsville was incorporated from the Taylorsville-Bennion CDP and portions of the Kearns CDP on April 24, 1996. The city is located adjacent to interstate 215 and Bangerter Highway. It is centrally located in the middle of the Salt Lake Valley.
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How We Determined The Cities In Utah With The Best Weather
To rank the most fair weather cities in Utah, we used Saturday Night Science and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) database, to see which cities in the Beehive State get the best weather.
We used the following criteria to find the best weather:
- Number of sunny days
- Highest average low
- Average high deviation from 70 degrees
- Least amount of rain
- Least amount of snow
We ranked each city of over 10,000 people in Utah from best to worst on each criterion. We then averaged each ranking into a weather quality index. The city with the best index, Hurricane, was anointed the city with the best weather in Utah.
Before we get too far, here are the annual precipitation rates for major cities: Salt Lake City (17.7 inches), West Valley City (15.8 inches), and Provo (18.2 inches).
The cities with the best weather in Utah are Hurricane, Washington, St. George, Lehi, Magna, West Valley City, South Salt Lake, Saratoga Springs, Riverton, and Taylorsville.
There’s a complete chart at the bottom.
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Detailed List Of Places With The Best Weather In Utah
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| Rank | City | Population | Sunny Days | Avg. High | Precipitation (Inches) | Snow (Inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hurricane | 14,694 | 334.5 | 76.4 | 11.5 | 7.0 |
| 2 | Washington | 22,080 | 342.5 | 78.0 | 8.0 | 1.8 |
| 3 | St. George | 76,915 | 342.5 | 78.1 | 7.9 | 2.5 |
| 4 | Lehi | 54,079 | 322.9 | 64.4 | 15.1 | 44.2 |
| 5 | Magna | 27,451 | 317.2 | 63.6 | 16.0 | 39.3 |
| 6 | West Valley City | 133,660 | 318.2 | 63.9 | 15.8 | 49.9 |
| 7 | South Salt Lake | 24,501 | 317.8 | 64.1 | 15.3 | 59.7 |
| 8 | Saratoga Springs | 22,532 | 322.9 | 64.0 | 13.3 | 35.3 |
| 9 | Riverton | 40,912 | 322.9 | 64.5 | 16.0 | 63.0 |
| 10 | Taylorsville | 60,383 | 317.8 | 64.2 | 16.2 | 64.3 |
| 11 | Orem | 91,697 | 321.9 | 63.9 | 16.4 | 39.7 |
| 12 | Syracuse | 25,977 | 312.6 | 63.4 | 17.8 | 33.1 |
| 13 | Vernal | 10,321 | 336.6 | 61.3 | 8.9 | 23.1 |
| 14 | Herriman | 26,721 | 322.9 | 63.4 | 17.4 | 44.7 |
| 15 | Cedar City | 29,429 | 332.0 | 64.7 | 12.3 | 110.1 |
| 16 | Eagle Mountain | 25,037 | 322.9 | 62.6 | 14.6 | 40.3 |
| 17 | Highland | 17,030 | 316.3 | 64.1 | 16.8 | 48.8 |
| 18 | Cedar Hills | 10,165 | 316.3 | 64.1 | 16.8 | 48.8 |
| 19 | Roy | 37,670 | 320.2 | 62.7 | 18.5 | 27.4 |
| 20 | Draper | 45,469 | 309.0 | 64.6 | 16.2 | 66.3 |
| 21 | Murray | 48,460 | 307.5 | 64.2 | 15.8 | 68.0 |
| 22 | Kearns | 36,530 | 318.2 | 63.6 | 17.4 | 62.8 |
| 23 | Salt Lake City | 190,679 | 317.8 | 63.5 | 17.7 | 61.1 |
| 24 | Lindon | 10,552 | 314.7 | 63.8 | 17.7 | 43.4 |
| 25 | Farmington | 21,223 | 312.6 | 64.1 | 21.4 | 46.9 |
| 26 | Payson | 19,313 | 316.5 | 64.5 | 18.6 | 59.1 |
| 27 | Provo | 115,345 | 309.9 | 64.2 | 18.2 | 50.5 |
| 28 | West Jordan | 109,549 | 314.6 | 63.7 | 18.1 | 57.9 |
| 29 | Santaquin | 10,054 | 317.7 | 64.1 | 18.4 | 52.8 |
| 30 | Spanish Fork | 36,916 | 308.3 | 64.5 | 17.3 | 59.0 |
| 31 | Pleasant Grove | 35,771 | 314.7 | 63.8 | 18.1 | 51.1 |
| 32 | Midvale | 30,844 | 307.5 | 64.2 | 17.5 | 71.3 |
| 33 | Springville | 31,178 | 308.3 | 64.5 | 18.3 | 55.2 |
| 34 | Holladay | 30,748 | 307.5 | 64.1 | 17.1 | 74.0 |
| 35 | Woods Cross | 10,686 | 309.9 | 63.9 | 18.8 | 69.7 |
| 36 | Clearfield | 30,299 | 312.0 | 62.2 | 19.5 | 32.5 |
| 37 | American Fork | 27,799 | 309.0 | 64.0 | 16.8 | 59.7 |
| 38 | Tooele | 32,454 | 314.1 | 63.9 | 18.3 | 67.3 |
| 39 | Ogden | 84,273 | 314.7 | 62.4 | 19.6 | 43.7 |
| 40 | South Jordan | 59,662 | 307.5 | 64.1 | 18.0 | 66.2 |
| 41 | Clinton | 21,036 | 310.7 | 63.1 | 20.2 | 49.7 |
| 42 | Kaysville | 29,213 | 312.6 | 63.2 | 21.1 | 47.6 |
| 43 | Brigham City | 18,397 | 320.0 | 62.0 | 19.9 | 41.5 |
| 44 | North Salt Lake | 18,046 | 309.9 | 63.6 | 20.3 | 66.8 |
| 45 | Centerville | 16,387 | 309.9 | 64.0 | 20.7 | 73.4 |
| 46 | Layton | 71,007 | 308.2 | 62.5 | 20.6 | 35.9 |
| 47 | Heber | 13,001 | 318.7 | 61.0 | 16.7 | 78.4 |
| 48 | Cottonwood Heights | 34,234 | 307.5 | 63.8 | 18.6 | 83.3 |
| 49 | Sandy | 91,533 | 307.5 | 63.8 | 18.6 | 79.6 |
| 50 | Bountiful | 43,221 | 309.9 | 63.0 | 22.1 | 72.7 |
| 51 | Millcreek | 60,119 | 307.5 | 63.5 | 19.5 | 84.9 |
| 52 | North Ogden | 18,006 | 312.0 | 62.1 | 20.6 | 55.8 |
| 53 | South Ogden | 16,805 | 311.2 | 61.8 | 20.6 | 50.4 |
| 54 | West Haven | 11,323 | 311.2 | 61.8 | 20.6 | 50.4 |
| 55 | Logan | 49,400 | 312.6 | 60.1 | 18.7 | 53.1 |
| 56 | Smithfield | 10,413 | 308.9 | 60.1 | 18.7 | 59.1 |
Source: NOAA climate data. 56 Utah cities with more than 10,000 residents.
Summary
Summary: The Cities With The Best Weather In Utah For 2026
If you’re looking for the Utah cities with the most sunny days, the least rain and snow, and highs closest to a perfect 70 degrees, this is an accurate list.
The cities with the best weather in Utah are Hurricane, Washington, St. George, Lehi, Magna, West Valley City, South Salt Lake, Saratoga Springs, Riverton, and Taylorsville.
