Utah weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Utah in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Utah in January?
Utah is a region in the United States of America. Utah offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to cold, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. The month of January is in the winter season.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Vernal at -2°C to cold in Washington at 12°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Washington and -14°C in Vernal. In many areas in the United States of America, January brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Wendover with an average of 8.2 mm to high snow/rainfall in Alta with 146 mm. The city Park City usually sees around 125 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Utah, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Utah's yearly weather, check out our Utah climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Utah?
Park City
In January Park City generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Moab
In January Moab generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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St. George
In January St. George generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Salt Lake City
In January Salt Lake City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Huntsville
In January Huntsville generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Utah, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit Utah?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Park City, January may not be the ideal time to visit Utah.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Park City. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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