Ogden, Utah Weather
Pikas hayfeeding in granite peaks. Day 77 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
Ogden weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Overcast——86°62°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——90°60°+4°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast——89°63°-1°
- SundayJun 7Light Drizzle13%—76°57°-13°
- MondayJun 8Overcast——81°56°+5°
- TuesdayJun 9Heavy Drizzle11%0.08″79°52°-2°
- WednesdayJun 10Light Drizzle21%0.02″73°50°-6°
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.53 with 13 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source. AQI up 5 over the last 6 hours (gradual rise).
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 50 now. With UV 9.6 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 64 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 50
- UV peak
- 9.6 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 64
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.53 with 13 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.53
- Wind
- breezy
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- transport
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 6:02 AM
- Moonset
- 3:29 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Pikas hayfeeding in granite peaks
Ogden at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 11°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 23 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of June 4, 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.