Average Monthly Sunshine in Salt Lake City

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Salt Lake City receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Salt Lake City varies. It peaks at 241 hours in April and drops to 106 hours in July. The total annual amount of sun is 2222 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Salt Lake City serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in April with an average of 8.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 3.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Salt Lake City’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Salt Lake City enjoys an average of 2222 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

July, Salt Lake City’s wettest month, receives 81 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C. During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Salt Lake City Precipitation page.