Salt Lake City (UT) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Salt Lake City experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to cold weather.
It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Salt Lake City is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July to a chilly 3°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -6°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Salt Lake City has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 463 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Salt Lake City, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 70 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 16 mm over 5 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 12.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.8 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Salt Lake City.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 75%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 36%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Salt Lake City in the United States of America
Other facts from our historical weather data:The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 70 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 381 hours of sunshine.
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