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Ogden, Utah Weather

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Ogden weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Ogden, UT
Sunday, August 2 at 10:00 AM
83
°
Clear
Feels like
79°
Humidity
21%
Wind
2 mph
Sunrise
12:24 AM
Sunset
2:43 PM
Ogden, UT
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastOgden, UT: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 65 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 65°H 100°
Ogden, UT
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Aug 2
    Overcast
    —
    —
    100°69°—
  2. Monday
    Aug 3
    Clear
    —
    —
    91°65°-9°
  3. Tuesday
    Aug 4
    Overcast
    —
    —
    90°60°-1°
  4. Wednesday
    Aug 5
    Overcast
    —
    —
    94°61°+4°
  5. Thursday
    Aug 6
    Partly Cloudy
    —
    —
    99°64°+5°
  6. Friday
    Aug 7
    Clear
    —
    —
    103°67°+4°
  7. Saturday
    Aug 8
    Clear
    —
    —
    103°70°0°
Ogden, UT
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°55°83°110°12p6p12a6anow 78°high 100°low 65°
Ogden, UT
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NW
304° · backing 148°
Direction
NW
304°
Sustained
2
mph
Gust
5
mph
Peak 24h
16
avg 6 mph
Beaufort · 1 · LIGHT AIR
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 6 mph · pk 16 mph @ 7:00a
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 174SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Ogden, UT
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
866.4
+0.8 mb in 3h · rising · 25.58 inHg
Now
866.4
mb
3h
+0.8
mb
12h
-2.0
mb
24h
-7.1
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 861–873
855860865870875880-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW873.3860.8864.7
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
Ogden, UT
Air quality
47
AQI
Good
→+1 in 6h▲Peak ~71 @ 10 PM

AQI 47 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI projected to climb to 71 over the next 6 hours. PM2.5 at 9.3 µg/m³ (AQI 51) with a 0.71 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in stagnant air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion during the projected peak around 10 PM.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
9.3μg/m³
PM 10Good
13μg/m³
NO₂Good
12μg/m³
OzoneModerate
69μg/m³
UV IndexLow
1.9

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 33 now. With UV 3.8 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 17.

Present
AQI 33
UV peak
3.8 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
clear
Projected peak
AQI 17

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 9.3 µg/m³ (AQI 51) with a 0.71 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in stagnant air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.71
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

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).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Ogden, UT
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
9%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
152.1mi
UNLIMITED
185 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
16:00 UTC · Ogden, UT · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
16:00 UTC · Ogden, UT · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Ogden, UT
Satellite · infrared · animated
Ogden, UT
Loading IR frames…
IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Ogden, UT
Almanac · Sunday, August 2
Red sky at night, sailor's delight.
Civil dawn
5:54 AM
Sunrise
12:24 AM
Daylight
14h 19m
Sunset
2:43 PM
Civil dusk
9:16 PM
Planting note
Sow fall peas. Start kale and collard seedlings for fall.
Ogden, UT
The moon
Waning Gibbous
84% illuminated
Moonrise
10:13 PM
Moonset
10:37 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Ogden, UT
Microseason
Aug 1–5

Summer heat breaks with monsoon

plant
Jan 159% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Ogden at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 22°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: April 23 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Aug 1–5
  • Planting window: Sow fall peas. Start kale and collard seedlings for fall.

ZIP codes: 84401, 84403, 84404, 84405, 84408, 84414

16-Day Forecast — Ogden

  1. Sun100°69°0%
  2. Mon91°65°1%
  3. Tue90°60°0%
  4. Wed94°61°0%
  5. Thu99°64°0%
  6. Fri103°67°0%
  7. Sat103°70°1%
  8. Sun104°69°2%
  9. Mon103°71°5%
  10. Tue101°70°9%
  11. Wed99°68°6%
  12. Thu91°68°25%
  13. Fri93°63°26%
  14. Sat96°68°29%
  15. Sun96°72°23%
  16. Mon95°67°19%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Ogden

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of August 2, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

Sun & seasons in Ogden

Ogden sits in Weber County, where the year’s longest day runs 15h 9m of daylight and its shortest just 9h 12m — a swing of +5h 57m between the June and December solstices. Clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Salt Lake City, the state’s largest city, lies about 31 miles to the S. The nearest town Ogden tracks is Salt Lake City, roughly 31 miles to the S.

Air quality in Ogden’s county has held roughly steady since 2020; its cleanest year on record was 2020 (median AQI 45). See the full air-quality history for Ogden.

January 1–5: Deep freeze grips the high peaks.January 6–10: Ice thickens on alpine tarns.January 11–15: Springs stir beneath locked earth.January 16–20: Grouse call from the transition zone.January 21–25: First signals of the soil's turning.January 26–31: Stream water crystallizes thick.February 1–5: The year's coldest fortnight begins.February 6–10: East wind carries a subtle promise.February 11–15: Snowmelt springs whisper beneath ice.February 16–20: Red-wing calls rise from the wetlands.February 21–25: Rain begins to trace the snowline upward.February 26–28: Mist gathers in the warming canyons.March 1–5: Grass and trees stir from their sleep.March 6–10: Hibernators break through frozen ground.March 11–15: First blooms open to the spring sun.March 16–20: Mountain bluebirds return to the summits.March 21–25: Spring equinox at the divide.March 26–31: Aspen catkins burst in clusters.April 1–5: Thunderstorms rumble over granite peaks.April 6–10: Swallows and swifts slice the warming sky.April 11–15: Sandhill cranes call through the wetlands.April 16–20: Rainbows arch over the snowfields.April 21–25: New growth explodes across the montane.April 26–30: Last frost yields to summer growth.May 1–5: Wildflowers crest the high meadows.May 6–10: Summer monsoon clouds gather southward.May 11–15: Snowmelt crests toward the divide.May 16–20: High country wildflowers peak.May 21–25: Summer heat accelerates the growing season.May 26–31: Summer settles into the high country.June 1–5: Pikas hayfeeding in granite peaks.June 6–10: Glacier lily carpets the snowmelt.June 11–15: Paintbrush crowns the ridges.June 16–20: Thunderheads build by noon.June 21–25: Long light holds the peaks.June 26–30: Monsoon moisture drifts north.July 1–5: Monsoon storms drench the south.July 6–10: Wind builds through canyons.July 11–15: Lightning crowns every peak.July 16–20: Elk herds claim alpine meadows.July 21–25: Pika caches reach their peak.July 26–31: Monsoon pulses weaken northward.August 1–5: Summer heat breaks with monsoon.August 6–10: First frost creeps to peaks.August 11–15: Cool wind returns from north.August 16–20: Monsoon clouds gather over the peaks.August 21–25: The monsoon breaks into scattered showers.August 26–31: Summer insects thin as autumn wind rises.September 1–5: Elk descend from summer high meadows.September 6–10: Dew crystallizes on high grass at dawn.September 11–15: Hawks begin the long crossing southward.September 16–20: Equinox: darkness claims the high passes.September 21–25: Thunder retreats as the monsoon dies.September 26–30: First frost hardens the high valleys.October 1–5: October: the aspen stands reach their peak.October 6–10: Aspen gold slides downslope with the chill.October 11–15: Snow settles on the high passes.October 16–20: Elk bugling fades as rut nears its end.October 21–25: First hard frost grips the basin.October 26–31: Late rains settle into November patterns.November 1–5: Aspen canopy falls to earth.November 6–10: Granite bones emerge from cover.November 11–15: Earth begins to harden.November 16–20: Bare ranges hold silence.November 21–25: Snow returns to the peaks.November 26–30: North wind strips the landscape.December 1–5: Deep darkness settles over the ranges.December 6–10: Winter locks the high country.December 11–15: Elk withdraw to winter range.December 16–20: Ice thickens across frozen water.December 21–25: Winter solstice — the sun returns.December 26–31: The year closes in silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · August 1–5

Summer heat breaks with monsoon

Late summer monsoon surge; southern reaches drench under Gulf moisture; northern peaks cool rapidly as monsoon remnants push north.

Day 214 of 365 · Wedge 43 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

July is Ogden's warmest stretch (~79°F) and December its coldest (~26°F); precipitation crests in March at 2.5 inches and ebbs in June to 0.6 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January26°2.1″16
February30°2.0″13
March36°2.5″16
April45°2.4″17
May57°2.1″14
June68°0.6″6
July79°0.6″5
August77°0.7″5
September66°1.1″6
October51°1.5″8
November36°2.2″14
December26°2.4″18

Regional context

Ogden's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 26°F Januarys with 79°F Julys — a 53°F swing. About 20.1 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 139 days a year.

Ogden's moisture rides winter storm tracks: March brings 2.5 inches over 16.1 wet days, while June sees only 0.6 inches across 5.8 days in the dry warm season. That groups Ogden with places like South Ogden, UT, Harrisville, UT and Washington Terrace, UT on the same cool-season storm track.

Ogden's growing window opens around mid-April, once Ogden's overnight lows stop freezing — sow kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips. Hold Ogden's tender crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil — until 10-14 days past Ogden's last frost. Ogden's window closes around mid-November as overnight lows return below freezing. In Ogden, low spots run 4-7°F colder than nearby slopes, nudging Ogden's frost dates a week.

Similar climates: South Ogden, UT, Harrisville, UT, Washington Terrace, UT, Riverdale, UT, Marriott-Slaterville, 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?
Ogden's last spring frost lands near mid-April, and in Ogden the first fall frost follows around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Ogden?
March is the wettest month in Ogden, about 2.5 inches on average; the year totals roughly 20 inches.
What is the warmest month in Ogden?
July is Ogden's warmest month, averaging about 79°F.
What is the coldest month in Ogden?
Ogden bottoms out in December, with a mean near 26°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Ogden?
Time tomatoes in Ogden for two weeks after mid-April; peas and greens start at Ogden's frost line.
How many rainy days does Ogden get?
Ogden records around 139 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Ogden?
Ogden's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with December near 26°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for Ogden?
Ogden's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Ogden?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Ogden in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Ogden?
Current conditions for Ogden and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Ogden forecast updated?
The Ogden forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ogden?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Ogden are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Ogden?
The next few days in Ogden's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Ogden, Utah occupies a cold semi-arid zone, with January means near 26°F and July around 79°F — a 53°F swing.

Yearly precipitation in Ogden totals around 20 inches, spread over about 139 days of rain or snow.

The 53°F gap between Ogden's summer and winter, at 41.2°N, shapes Ogden's frost calendar.

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ZIP codes in Ogden

  • 84404
  • 84401
  • 84403
  • 84408
  • 84244
  • 84407
  • 84409
  • 84415

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.