Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Alta Ski Area
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The ski season in Alta Ski Area typically runs December–March, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is June–September, with daytime temperatures around 24°C.
Alta Ski Area at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 26°C and coolest in January (−4°C). The wettest month is December (77 mm) and the driest July (16 mm), with about 590 mm of rain a year. The sea is warmest in July (27°C). Sunniest in September.
Alta Ski Area
2,820 mThe climate in Alta Ski Area through the year
When to go
Alta Ski Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June–September, peaking at 94 out of 100 in June. A typical June day reaches 20°C and the night falls to 2°C, with rain on about 5 days and clear sky 54 % of the time. May and October are a fair alternative, with scores of 51–51. The lowest score is in December (35), when days are cool at around −4°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (26°C) is about 30 degrees warmer than a January day (−4°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–May. December is the wettest month with 77 mm and July the driest with 16 mm, out of about 590 mm a year. Snow typically lies on the ground in December–May, deepest in March (about 80 cm).
Sea and daylight
The sea is 22°C or warmer in June–August, peaking at 27°C in July. It is coldest in January (0°C). Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 15 hours in June. Alta Ski Area lies about 2,800 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 18 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Alta Ski Area scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 91
- City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 94
- Hiking (10–22 °C): May–October, up to 89
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–October, up to 95
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in December–March
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Alta Ski Area is the 35th coolest over the year and the 102nd driest. In June, when Alta Ski Area scores 94, Snowbasin (72 km away) scores 93 and Wolf Mountain (85 km away) scores 93. See where to go in June for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37 | −4° | −15° | 0° | 70 mm | 9 | 28 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| February | 39 | −3° | −15° | 0° | 65 mm | 8 | 31 % | 11 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 37 | 3° | −10° | 4° | 63 mm | 9 | 34 % | 12 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| April | 37 | 7° | −7° | 13° | 61 mm | 9 | 34 % | 13 h | Chilly and snowy |
| May | 51 | 14° | −3° | 19° | 44 mm | 7 | 39 % | 15 h | Mild |
| June | 94 | 20° | 2° | 24° | 24 mm | 4 | 54 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| July | 94 | 26° | 7° | 27° | 16 mm | 4 | 59 % | 15 h | Warm |
| August | 91 | 24° | 5° | 26° | 29 mm | 5 | 58 % | 14 h | Pleasantly warm |
| September | 85 | 19° | 0° | 22° | 37 mm | 6 | 63 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm |
| October | 51 | 11° | −6° | 14° | 48 mm | 6 | 51 % | 11 h | Chilly |
| November | 44 | 3° | −12° | 7° | 56 mm | 7 | 36 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy |
| December | 35 | −4° | −15° | 2° | 77 mm | 10 | 28 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 2,820 m. Coordinates: 40.58, -111.64.