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Salt Lake County Weather Forecast

Salt Lake County weather: 84°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 84°F now🕔 2:59 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 1.2 million

Air quality and pollen in Salt Lake County

42
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.57.7 µg/m³
PM1018 µg/m³
Ozone106 µg/m³
NO₂0.6 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeLight haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
PetsPavement can be 20°C hotter than the air. Walk dogs early or late, never leave animals in cars, and carry water.
Older adultsHeat builds up slowly indoors. Check on anyone over 65 living alone and keep rooms ventilated.
ChildrenSmall bodies overheat faster than adults. Shade, hats and frequent drinks; skip midday sport.

Weather in Salt Lake County right now

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84°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 78°F
Humidity22%
Wind9 mph ESE
Gusts13 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover69%
Pressure872 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 49 mi
Air quality42 · Good
Sunrise6:44 AM
Sunset8:17 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 58%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:59 PM, Aug 21 local time.

⚠️Fri, Aug 21: extreme heat, 103°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

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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 84°F (29°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 22% and wind is 9 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 2:59 PM.

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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 21, 2026 at 2:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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