Salt Lake City Weather Forecast
Salt Lake City weather: 84°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Salt Lake City
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
16 dry days, 14 days above 90°F and humidity at 22%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Clear air overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in Salt Lake City
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| Pets | Pavement can be 20°C hotter than the air. Walk dogs early or late, never leave animals in cars, and carry water. |
| Older adults | Heat builds up slowly indoors. Check on anyone over 65 living alone and keep rooms ventilated. |
| Children | Small bodies overheat faster than adults. Shade, hats and frequent drinks; skip midday sport. |
Active alerts for Salt Lake City
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 9:43PM MDT until August 22 at 7:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Issued by NWS Salt Lake City UT
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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 84°F (29°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 22% 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 5:20 AM.
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 21, 2026 at 5:20 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
