Salt Lake City Weather Forecast
Salt Lake City weather: 78°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Salt Lake City is a city in Utah. Salt Lake City is known for Ski gateway and Temple Square. It has a population of about 200.000.
Right now it is 78°F (26°C) in Salt Lake City with overcast. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 67°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 34%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Salt Lake City 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 94°F is 4°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 City today at 9.1/10. Gusts to 33 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Salt Lake City right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:55 PM, Aug 24 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Salt Lake City
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light rain | 94° / 67° | 34% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 96° / 69° | 11% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 68° | 6% | 17 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 97° / 76° | 12% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 100° / 76° | 12% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 74° | 13% | 19 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 72° | 16% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 77° | 16% | 17 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 75° | 12% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 68° | 11% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 72° | 10% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 76° | 15% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 100° / 77° | 22% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 93° / 75° | 24% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 74° | 13% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 70° | 18% | 11 mph | 7 |
Climate in Salt Lake City 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° | 65° | 0,8 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).
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Air quality and pollen in Salt Lake City
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 Salt Lake City
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 airport in Salt Lake City
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Weather by zip / postal code in Salt Lake City
1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City is a city in Utah. Its coordinates are 40.7608, -111.891. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Salt Lake City right now?
It is currently 78°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 34% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Salt Lake City?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Salt Lake City, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Salt Lake City in?
Salt Lake City observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 4:55 PM.
How many people live in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City has a population of approximately 200.000.
What is the nearest airport to Salt Lake City?
The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 5 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Salt Lake City?
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.
What places are in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City covers 2 places in this atlas, including Salt Lake City International Airport and ZIP Code 84101.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 August 24, 2026 at 4:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
