Weather in Ogden, Utah
High country wildflowers peak. Day 58 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—71°50°
- SundayMay 17Overcast23%57°46°
- MondayMay 18Light Snow Shwrs74%50°41°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast—60°36°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast—68°43°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—68°46°
- FridayMay 22Overcast—75°47°
- PM 2.5
- 3.3 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 6.1 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 0.8 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 108.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 2.1 Low
Flowers blooming in late autumn, a sure sign of a bad winter coming.
- Moonrise
- 11:32 AM
- Moonset
- 1:58 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
High country wildflowers peak
Ogden at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 69°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: April 23 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 16, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Ogden's warmest temperatures (~78°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~30°F). Precipitation patterns show May as the wettest month (2.6 inches) and July as the driest (0.6 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 2.5″ | 7 |
| February | 34° | 1.9″ | 6 |
| March | 44° | 2.3″ | 5 |
| April | 50° | 2.5″ | 5 |
| May | 60° | 2.6″ | 6 |
| June | 70° | 1.5″ | 4 |
| July | 78° | 0.6″ | 2 |
| August | 77° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| September | 67° | 1.5″ | 3 |
| October | 54° | 2.1″ | 4 |
| November | 41° | 1.7″ | 4 |
| December | 31° | 1.8″ | 5 |
Regional context
Ogden falls within a cold semi-arid climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate group.
Similar climates: Salt Lake City, UT, Provo, UT, West Valley City, UT, Logan, UT, West Jordan, UT.
Naturalist notes
Mountain mahogany begins leafing out on Ogden's foothill slopes during late April, marking the transition from winter dormancy to active growth.
American robins start their second nesting period in May, with pairs building new nests in deciduous trees throughout the valley.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Ogden?
- Spring's final frost in Ogden generally occurs around mid-April, while the season's first frost returns around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Ogden?
- May brings the heaviest rainfall with about 2.6 inches on average; annual totals reach roughly 22 inches citywide.
- What is the warmest month in Ogden?
- July typically records the warmest temperatures, averaging about 78°F.
- What is the coldest month in Ogden?
- January typically records the coldest temperatures, averaging about 30°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Ogden?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be planted around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Ogden get?
- Ogden experiences about 51 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Ogden?
- Ogden's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool provides current zone designation using the city ZIP.
Climate
Ogden, Utah experiences a cold semi-arid climate zone. Temperatures hover near 30°F during January while July averages 78°F, creating a 48°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation in Ogden totals about 22 inches, distributed across roughly 51 rainy days throughout the year.
Local weather patterns emerge from the city's latitude (41.2°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what grows in the area, when frost occurs, and daily weather conditions.