Vernal, United States experiences average highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 5 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 1.6°C (2.9°F) across the available records.
Vernal, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Vernal, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Feb–May At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.6/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 16°C / 3°C
Feels Like 13°C / 0°C
Rainy Days 5
Rainfall 25 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 52%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 0°C
Snow Days 7 days
Frost Days 19 days
Hottest Month
34°C
July
Avg Low18°C
Rain3days
Coldest Month
-11°C
January
Avg High-1°C
Rain5days
Driest Month
3days
July
Avg High34°C
Avg Low18°C
Windiest Month
20 km/h
June (Gusts 46)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:49
Daylight 15h
Sunset 20:51
Live conditions—
Vernal on the map · live conditions
Vernal, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Vernal
- Population
- 11.2K
- Elevation
- 1,624 m
- Coordinates
- 40.46°, -109.53°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 8 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 4 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 4 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 1°C
Avg Low -10°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -1°C / -11°C . Feb: 2°C / -9°C . Mar: 9°C / -3°C . Apr: 16°C / 1°C . May: 22°C / 7°C . Jun: 30°C / 14°C . Jul: 34°C / 18°C . Aug: 32°C / 16°C . Sep: 27°C / 12°C . Oct: 17°C / 4°C . Nov: 8°C / -2°C . Dec: 1°C / -8°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 25 mm. Feb: 32 mm. Mar: 40 mm. Apr: 30 mm. May: 29 mm. Jun: 14 mm. Jul: 9 mm. Aug: 17 mm. Sep: 21 mm. Oct: 30 mm. Nov: 21 mm. Dec: 27 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 74%. Feb: 69%. Mar: 65%. Apr: 53%. May: 46%. Jun: 31%. Jul: 30%. Aug: 36%. Sep: 40%. Oct: 53%. Nov: 60%. Dec: 70%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 8 km/h . Feb: 10 km/h . Mar: 14 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 19 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 17 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 10 km/h . Dec: 8 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 12h. May: 13h. Jun: 14h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 7h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 11 days. Feb: 10 days. Mar: 11 days. Apr: 6 days. May: 2 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 3 days. Nov: 6 days. Dec: 10 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.6°C (2.9°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 34°C | Jul · 34°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -13°C | Jan · -11°C |
| Wettest month | Oct 2025 · 56 mm | Mar · 40 mm |
| Windiest month | Jun 2025 · 19 km/h | Jun · 20 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C / -11°C | -5°C / -16°C | 5days (25 mm) Good | 7.8h Good | 74% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 2°C / -9°C | -1°C / -13°C | 7days (32 mm) Good | 8.8h Good | 69% Muggy | 4.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 9°C / -3°C | 5°C / -7°C | 10days (40 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 5.6 High | Poor | View Details |
| April | 16°C / 1°C | 12°C / -2°C | 7days (30 mm) Good | 11.6h Excellent | 53% Moderate | 7 High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 22°C / 7°C | 19°C / 4°C | 7days (29 mm) Good | 12.7h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 7.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 30°C / 14°C | 27°C / 11°C | 4days (14 mm) Good | 13.5h Excellent | 31% Comfortable | 8.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 34°C / 18°C | 32°C / 16°C | 3days (9 mm) Excellent | 13.2h Excellent | 30% Comfortable | 8.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 32°C / 16°C | 30°C / 15°C | 5days (17 mm) Good | 12.4h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 12°C | 23°C / 10°C | 3days (21 mm) Excellent | 11.3h Excellent | 40% Comfortable | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 17°C / 4°C | 13°C / 1°C | 5days (30 mm) Good | 9.6h Good | 53% Moderate | 4.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 8°C / -2°C | 5°C / -5°C | 4days (21 mm) Good | 8.2h Good | 60% Moderate | 3.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 1°C / -8°C | -2°C / -12°C | 5days (27 mm) Good | 7.4h Good | 70% Muggy | 2.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Vernal are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Vernal, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Vernal is July, with average daytime highs of 34°C (93°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Vernal is January, with average overnight lows of -11°C (11°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Vernal is March, averaging 40mm of precipitation across 10 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Vernal receives approximately 127 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 14 hours. Based on climate data for Vernal.
The least favorable months to visit Vernal are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Vernal is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Vernal is 52%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Vernal receives snow. Months with snowfall average 7 snow days and 12 cm (5 in) of accumulation, with about 19 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Vernal are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is June with peak winds reaching 20 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 46 km/h / 28 mph).
Vernal averages 8 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 43%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Vernal is 0°C (32°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Vernal has a Cold Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSk under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Vernal ranges from 0°C (32°F) to 13°C (55°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Vernal. It earns a climate score of 9.3/10 with Excellent.
For June in Vernal, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 30°C (87°F) and 4 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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