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Salt Lake County Weather Forecast

Salt Lake County weather: 78°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 78°F now🕔 12:57 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 1.2 million

Tomorrow in Salt Lake County - Monday, August 24

🌦️
96°
Light drizzle · low 69°F
Rain chance11%
Precipitation0,0 in
Max wind19 mph
Gusts37 mph
UV index7.6 · High
Sunrise6:47 AM
Sunset8:12 PM
Daylight13h 25m

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

10 PM☁️78°15%6 mph
11 PM☁️77°13%5 mph
12 AM☁️76°11%19 mph
1 AM☁️77°10%16 mph
2 AM🌦️77°11%10 mph
3 AM☁️75°5%2 mph
4 AM☁️73°2%3 mph
5 AM☁️73°1%3 mph
6 AM🌙73°1%5 mph
7 AM☀️69°1%4 mph
8 AM☁️71°1%2 mph
9 AM☁️78°1%3 mph
10 AM☁️83°2%6 mph
11 AM☁️85°1%6 mph
12 PM☁️90°1%12 mph
1 PM☁️93°2%7 mph
2 PM96°4%7 mph
3 PM☀️96°3%8 mph
4 PM☁️94°3%1 mph
5 PM☁️90°3%15 mph
6 PM94°4%4 mph
7 PM☁️92°4%4 mph
8 PM☁️87°7%3 mph
9 PM☁️82°3%16 mph

Active alerts for Salt Lake County

⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing8.6
Outdoors8.6
Beach day6.1
Swimming5.6
Hiking8
Running7.3
Cycling8.2
Camping8.1
Fishing9.1
Photography6.9
Stargazing5.7
Family time8.6
Driving8.2
Flying out8.1

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 33 mph.
  • 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 78°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 34% 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 12:57 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 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 24, 2026 at 12:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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