Salt Lake County Weather Forecast
Salt Lake County weather: 78°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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.
Active alerts for Salt Lake County
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Weather in Salt Lake County right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:13 AM, Aug 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Salt Lake County
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 97° / 70° | 42% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 95° / 64° | 27% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 95° / 67° | 10% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 74° | 10% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 98° / 76° | 4% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 75° | 4% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 98° / 77° | 7% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 77° | 10% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 78° | 11% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 99° / 76° | 10% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 99° / 76° | 10% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 98° / 76° | 14% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 79° | 27% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 77° | 29% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 77° | 17% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 96° / 77° | 19% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 7 |
Climate in Salt Lake County 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).
Weather map for Salt Lake County
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Air quality and pollen in Salt Lake County
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 County
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.
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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 12:13 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - 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 23, 2026 at 12:13 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
