Palm Springs vs Salt Lake City in January

Palm Springs is the better pick in January — 79 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Palm Springs is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Salt Lake City is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Palm Springs vs Salt Lake CityJanuary climate, side by side

Palm SpringsSalt Lake City
Comfort score79/100 (B)51/100 (D)
Feels-like high19°C2°C
Avg high / low21° / 9°5° / -4°
Rainfall37 mm38 mm
Rainy days39
Humidity49%77%
Air quality (AQI)3147

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Palm Springs vs Salt Lake City in January — FAQ

Is January better in Palm Springs or Salt Lake City?
Palm Springs is the better pick in January — 79 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Palm Springs is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Salt Lake City is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Palm Springs vs Salt Lake City in January?
In January, Palm Springs averages 21°C high / 9°C low with about 37 mm of rain; Salt Lake City averages 5°C high / -4°C low with about 38 mm.