Salt Lake City Climate by Month
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Very hot summers and cold winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Salt Lake City is one of very hot summers and cold winters, with rain spread through the year. Afternoon highs range from 41°F (5°C) in January to 96°F (35°C) in July, and January nights average 23°F (-5°C). About 16 in (406 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season. The air is dry, averaging 45% relative humidity.
- Warmest month
- 96°F(35°C)
- Average high, July
- Coldest nights
- 23°F(-5°C)
- Average low, January
- Rain per year
- 16 in(406 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 45%
- Sunniest: July
Best and worst months in Salt Lake City
Best for weatherMay is the best time for weather in Salt Lake City: highs near 74°F (23°C) and about 2.0 in (52 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; January is the coldest, with highs of only 41°F (5°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in May.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Salt Lake City weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 41°F(5°C) | 23°F(-5°C) | 1.3 in(33 mm) | 66% | 1.9 |
| FebFebruary | 47°F(8°C) | 26°F(-3°C) | 1.3 in(34 mm) | 55% | 2.8 |
| MarMarch | 57°F(14°C) | 34°F(1°C) | 1.7 in(44 mm) | 49% | 4.4 |
| AprApril | 64°F(18°C) | 39°F(4°C) | 2.2 in(57 mm) | 46% | 5.3 |
| MayMayBest | 74°F(23°C) | 48°F(9°C) | 2.0 in(52 mm) | 38% | 6.5 |
| JunJune | 86°F(30°C) | 57°F(14°C) | 0.8 in(20 mm) | 31% | 7.5 |
| JulJuly | 96°F(35°C) | 65°F(19°C) | 0.5 in(12 mm) | 28% | 7.6 |
| AugAugust | 93°F(34°C) | 64°F(18°C) | 0.6 in(16 mm) | 30% | 6.4 |
| SepSeptember | 82°F(28°C) | 54°F(12°C) | 1.3 in(34 mm) | 34% | 5.3 |
| OctOctober | 68°F(20°C) | 41°F(5°C) | 1.5 in(39 mm) | 41% | 3.6 |
| NovNovember | 53°F(12°C) | 31°F(-1°C) | 1.2 in(31 mm) | 56% | 2.3 |
| DecDecember | 41°F(5°C) | 24°F(-5°C) | 1.3 in(34 mm) | 64% | 1.6 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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