Salt Lake City Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Salt Lake City sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be very hot at the high end
to roughly warm at the low end.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Salt Lake City, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C in April to a comfortable 27°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 14°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Salt Lake City experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1679 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Salt Lake City, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 354 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, December, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 10 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Salt Lake City Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Salt Lake City, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.0 hours in April. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 3.5 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 24°C in January to 29°C in June.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Salt Lake City.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 83%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 51%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 0 m/s to 2 m/s. It is lower in January, October, November and December and higher in April and May.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the weather conditions for any month in Salt Lake City.
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Other facts from our historical weather data:Rainy season in Salt Lake City occurs in the months of June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January and December are very dry.
July tops the wettest month list with 354 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.
April is the sunniest month with an average of 241 hours of sunshine.
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