County in Utah

Salt Lake County Map

Interactive map of Salt Lake County with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌦️ 78°F now🕔 12:51 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 1.2 million

Summary

Salt Lake County is a county in Utah. Salt Lake County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 1.2 million.

Right now it is 78°F (26°C) in Salt Lake County with light drizzle. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 70°F to 97°F. Chance of precipitation is 42%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Salt Lake County is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 96°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 23°F.

The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 5 mi away. Nearby highlights include Antelope Island State Park, Great Salt Lake, Goblin Valley State Park and Capitol Reef National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 97°F is 6.1°F above the 91°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Salt Lake County today at 8.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Salt Lake County

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 40°45′38.9″N 111°53′27.6″W (40.7608, -111.891)

Quick facts about Salt Lake County

TypeCounty
StateUtah
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates40°45′38.9″N 111°53′27.6″W (40.7608, -111.891)
Population1.190.000
Local time12:51 AM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateContinental

Neighboring counties in Utah

Sorted by distance from Salt Lake County.

Getting to Salt Lake County

By road, from nearby cities
  • Salt Lake City · 0 mi · roughly 0 min driving
  • Park City · 22 mi · roughly 30 min driving
  • Moab · 196 mi · roughly 4.5 h driving
  • Jackson · 197 mi · roughly 4.5 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Salt Lake County

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Salt Lake City International AirportSLC5 miSalt Lake City

Things to do in Salt Lake County

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Salt Lake County.

Explore Salt Lake County

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Salt Lake County?

Salt Lake County is a county in Utah. Its coordinates are 40.7608, -111.891. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Salt Lake County right now?

It is currently 78°F (26°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 44% and wind is 14 mph.

When is the best time to visit Salt Lake County?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Salt Lake County, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Salt Lake County in?

Salt Lake County observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 12:51 AM.

How many people live in Salt Lake County?

Salt Lake County has a population of approximately 1.2 million.

What is the nearest airport to Salt Lake County?

The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 5 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Salt Lake County?

Popular options include Antelope Island State Park, Great Salt Lake, Goblin Valley State Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Great Basin National Park and Arches National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 12:51 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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