Weather in Pleasant Grove, Utah
High country wildflowers peak. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast—71°49°
- SundayMay 17Overcast34%60°44°
- MondayMay 18Light Drizzle87%52°40°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast—64°44°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast—71°48°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—72°52°
- FridayMay 22Overcast—79°52°
- PM 2.5
- 8.8 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 35.3 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 1.2 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 114.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.8 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 12:18 PM
- Moonset
- 3:12 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
High country wildflowers peak
Pleasant Grove at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 69°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: April 18 (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 17, 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
Pleasant Grove's warmest month is July (~79°F mean) and its coldest is January (~33°F). Rainfall peaks in May (2.0 inches) and bottoms out in July (0.5 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 1.9″ | 6 |
| February | 38° | 1.6″ | 5 |
| March | 47° | 1.6″ | 5 |
| April | 53° | 1.9″ | 6 |
| May | 62° | 2.0″ | 5 |
| June | 71° | 0.9″ | 2 |
| July | 79° | 0.5″ | 2 |
| August | 77° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| September | 68° | 1.2″ | 3 |
| October | 55° | 1.6″ | 4 |
| November | 42° | 1.4″ | 4 |
| December | 33° | 1.8″ | 5 |
Regional context
Pleasant Grove sits within a cold semi-arid climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Salt Lake City, UT, Provo, UT, Ogden, UT, West Valley City, UT, Logan, UT.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Pleasant Grove?
- Pleasant Grove's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Pleasant Grove?
- May is the wettest month with about 2.0 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 17 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Pleasant Grove?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 79°F.
- What is the coldest month in Pleasant Grove?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 33°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Pleasant Grove?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Pleasant Grove get?
- Pleasant Grove averages about 49 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Pleasant Grove?
- Pleasant Grove's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Pleasant Grove, Utah sits in a cold semi-arid climate zone. January means hover near 33°F while July averages 79°F — a 46°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Pleasant Grove receives about 17 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 49 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (40.4°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.