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Utah Weather Forecast

Utah weather: 81°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 81°F now🕔 11:39 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 3.5 million

Risk assessment for Utah

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Storm and wind4.8

Peak gusts of 33 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.

Heavy rain and flooding1.1

Wettest single day forecast at 0,3 in, 1,1 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.

Active alerts for Utah

⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

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

16-day forecast for Utah

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast96° / 69°19%19 mph8
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Light drizzle98° / 68°8% · 0,0 in16 mph7
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light drizzle99° / 73°11% · 0,0 in13 mph7
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Drizzle94° / 71°22% · 0,0 in13 mph7
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Light showers84° / 67°42% · 0,2 in13 mph7
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Light showers90° / 65°42% · 0,2 in12 mph7
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Light drizzle92° / 67°27% · 0,0 in16 mph7
Tue, Sep 1☁️ Overcast94° / 73°26%16 mph7
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast88° / 75°12%9 mph5
Thu, Sep 3☁️ Overcast87° / 69°9%9 mph7
Fri, Sep 4☁️ Overcast88° / 72°11%10 mph7
Sat, Sep 5🌧️ Heavy drizzle77° / 65°22% · 0,3 in8 mph4
Sun, Sep 6🌧️ Heavy drizzle71° / 58°24% · 0,3 in9 mph7
Mon, Sep 7☀️ Clear sky79° / 59°24%8 mph7
Tue, Sep 8🌦️ Light drizzle83° / 65°29% · 0,0 in13 mph6
Wed, Sep 9🌦️ Light drizzle72° / 63°14% · 0,0 in11 mph7

What this means for Utah

Compared with normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 96°F is 5.6°F above the 91°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 19% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.

Travel and driving

Gusts to 33 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 85°F.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Utah?

Utah is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 40.7608, -111.891. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Utah right now?

It is currently 81°F (27°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 29% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Utah?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Utah, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Utah in?

Utah observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 11:39 AM.

How many people live in Utah?

Utah has a population of approximately 3.5 million.

What is the nearest airport to Utah?

The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 5 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Utah?

Popular options include Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Zion National Park and Monument Valley.

What places are in Utah?

Utah covers 17 places in this atlas, including Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Zion National Park and Monument Valley.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - 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 25, 2026 at 11:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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