Utah Weather Forecast
Utah weather: 59°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Utah is a state in United States. Utah is a US state with its capital at Salt Lake City. It has a population of about 3.5 million. The capital is Salt Lake City.
Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in Utah with clear. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 48°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Utah 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 Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park and Capitol Reef National Park.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 73°F is 8.5°F below the 82°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Utah today at 10/10. 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.
Weather in Utah right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:21 PM, Sep 20 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Utah
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 48° | 0% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 49° | 2% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 🌦️ Light rain | 76° / 58° | 46% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 64° | 22% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 66° | 1% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 68° | 6% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 69° | 13% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 69° | 19% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 68° | 20% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 86° / 67° | 7% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 88° / 68° | 15% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 85° / 65° | 22% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 65° / 57° | 23% · 0,9 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 58° | 12% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 77° / 58° | 13% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 63° | 16% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 5 |
Climate in Utah month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 23° | 2,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 28° | 4,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 34° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 62° | 38° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 73° | 47° | 1,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 88° | 62° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 96° | 69° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 91° | 66° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 82° | 57° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 66° | 44° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 51° | 32° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 28° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Utah
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Air quality and pollen in Utah
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Utah
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by national park in Utah
5 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by attraction in Utah
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by state park in Utah
3 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Utah
3 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by county in Utah
3 counties mapped in this atlas
Weather by lake in Utah
2 lakes mapped in this atlas
Explore Utah
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Utah?
Utah is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 40.7608, -111.891. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Utah right now?
It is currently 59°F (15°C) with clear. Humidity is 46% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Utah?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Utah, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Utah in?
Utah observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 10:21 PM.
How many people live in Utah?
Utah has a population of approximately 3.5 million.
What is the nearest airport to Utah?
The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 5 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Utah?
Popular options include Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Zion National Park and Monument Valley.
What places are in Utah?
Utah covers 17 places in this atlas, including Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Zion National Park and Monument Valley.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 September 20, 2026 at 10:21 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
