Climate Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Salt Lake City, UT Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 48/100
- Comfort score
- 15.5"
- Annual precip
- 206d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, Utah averages 55°F a year and scores 48/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 48/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 15.5"
- annual precipitation · 52" snow
- 206 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
15.5"
Annual Snow
51.9"
Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.5"
Plus 51.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Salt Lake City) 48.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Salt Lake City area.
How Salt Lake City compares to every U.S. city
Salt Lake City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
48 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Salt Lake City
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Salt Lake City captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 1.4" | 12.7" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3" | 10.7" | 21.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8" | 5.9" | 12.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2" | 2.9" | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 1.8" | 0.1" | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.3 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.3 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.4 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3" | 0.5" | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3" | 7.0" | 17.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4" | 12.1" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.4"
Snow: 12.7"
10.3 days with precipitation
February 1.3"
Snow: 10.7"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 1.8"
Snow: 5.9"
9.2 days with precipitation
April 2.2"
Snow: 2.9"
10.4 days with precipitation
May 1.8"
Snow: 0.1"
8.9 days with precipitation
June 0.9"
4.8 days with precipitation
July 0.5"
3.9 days with precipitation
August 0.6"
4.9 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
5.2 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
Snow: 0.5"
6.5 days with precipitation
November 1.3"
Snow: 7.0"
8.3 days with precipitation
December 1.4"
Snow: 12.1"
9.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
206 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,154
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,420
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72% | 6.6 | 12% | 39% |
| February | 60% | 8.3 | 13% | 33% |
| March | 50% | 9.2 | 13% | 27% |
| April | 47% | 8.9 | 13% | 23% |
| May | 40% | 8.6 | 14% | 17% |
| June | 30% | 9.1 | 27% | 5% |
| July | 32% | 9.0 | 18% | 6% |
| August | 35% | 8.9 | 27% | 7% |
| September | 45% | 8.1 | 35% | 10% |
| October | 56% | 7.4 | 22% | 24% |
| November | 68% | 7.0 | 16% | 31% |
| December | 75% | 6.5 | 11% | 43% |
What Salt Lake City's climate means for you
Salt Lake City runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 206 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,154 heating and 1,420 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, Utah runs an annual average of 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 44°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00024127, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Salt Lake City sees about 15.5 inches of precipitation a year, with 51.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 206 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 8 and the first fall freeze near October 31. On the energy side, 5,154 heating degree days and 1,420 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Salt Lake City scores 48/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Salt Lake City, UT? ▼
The average annual temperature in Salt Lake City, Utah is 55°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Salt Lake City get? ▼
Salt Lake City receives 15.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 51.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Salt Lake City? ▼
Salt Lake City has a climate comfort score of 48/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Salt Lake City? ▼
Salt Lake City has approximately 206 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 8 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Salt Lake City? ▼
Salt Lake City has 5,154 heating degree days and 1,420 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Salt Lake City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00024127 near Salt Lake City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00024127. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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