Salt Lake County Weather Forecast
Salt Lake County weather: 100°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Salt Lake County
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 37 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,0 in, 0,0 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Salt Lake County
Heat Advisory issued August 21 at 12:34PM MDT until August 22 at 7:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Issued by NWS Salt Lake City UT
16-day forecast for Salt Lake County
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 101° / 77° | 27% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 98° / 75° | 11% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 74° | 15% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 76° | 15% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 76° | 4% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 77° | 4% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 98° / 78° | 4% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 100° / 75° | 10% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 95° / 76° | 16% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 94° / 74° | 16% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 94° / 72° | 14% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 95° / 77° | 14% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 76° | 13% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 68° | 13% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 61° | 10% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 60° | 6% | 9 mph | 7 |
What this means for Salt Lake County
Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 101°F is 10.1°F above the 91°F typical for this month.
A 27% 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.
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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 100°F (38°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 14% and wind is 8 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 4:50 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 August 21, 2026 at 4:50 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
