What’s the climate like in Salt Lake City?
The current climate of Salt Lake City features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 35°C during the day to lows of 4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Salt Lake City in recent years was 41°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in January 2017.
On average, Salt Lake City gets 372 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 65 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Salt Lake City?
The best time to visit Salt Lake City for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Salt Lake City. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Salt Lake City
The climate table of Salt Lake City shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 28 | 19 | 11 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 1 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 34 | 30 | 50 | 48 | 39 | 15 | 11 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 36 |
| Snow (cm) | 20 | 14 | 9,5 | 6,0 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,9 | 3,3 | 11 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 35°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 372 mm per year, averaging 31 mm per month
- Snowfall: 65 cm per year
- Driest months: 11 mm in July, 15 mm in June and 24 mm in August
- Wettest months: 50 mm in March, 48 mm in April and 39 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Salt Lake City
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Salt Lake City, Utah. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Salt Lake City
This graph shows how much precipitation Salt Lake City, Utah, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Salt Lake City
This graph shows how much snow Salt Lake City, Utah, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Salt Lake City
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Salt Lake City, Utah. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Salt Lake City
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Salt Lake City, Utah. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Salt Lake City
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Salt Lake City, Utah, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Salt Lake City
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Salt Lake City, Utah, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Salt Lake City by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Salt Lake City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
