Salt Lake County Weather Forecast
Salt Lake County weather: 51°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Salt Lake County?
No - rain is unlikely in Salt Lake County today.
A 12% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,6 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun and Mon.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,6 in against a typical 0,4 in).
16-day forecast for Salt Lake County
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 42° | 12% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 40° | 2% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 51° | 18% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 53° | 23% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Showers | 58° / 41° | 92% · 0,5 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 41° | 84% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 42° | 11% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 46° | 7% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 48° | 10% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 51° | 17% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 49° | 18% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 51° | 14% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 48° | 6% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 50° | 10% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 49° | 33% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65° / 52° | 42% | 13 mph | 4 |
What this means for Salt Lake County
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 63°F is 4.7°F below the 68°F typical for this month.
A 12% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 85°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 60°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 51°F (10°C) with clear. Humidity is 57% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Salt Lake County?
May, June, July 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 9:36 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 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 October 28, 2026 at 9:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
