Weather in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States in January
In an average January, Salt Lake City sees a daily high around 32°F and a low around 16°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 32°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 22°F to 42°F |
| Average low | 16°F |
| Typical low range | 4°F to 27°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
56°F
2003-01-31
Lowest
4°F
1982-01-06
Low
Highest
36°F
2003-01-31
Lowest
-20°F
1984-01-18
Feels-like
Highest
30°F
2024-01-29
Lowest
-38°F
1984-01-18
Humidity
Highest
6.6 g/m³
2003-01-31
Lowest
0.9 g/m³
1982-01-06
Wind
Highest
23 mph
2005-01-08
Lowest
3 mph
2026-01-12
Precip
Wettest
4.23 in
1997
Driest
0.65 in
2007
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