Phoenix vs Salt Lake City in August

Salt Lake City is the better pick in August — 80 vs 34 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Salt Lake City is hot, dry, clean air, while Phoenix is sweltering, dry.

Phoenix vs Salt Lake CityAugust climate, side by side

PhoenixSalt Lake City
Comfort score34/100 (F)80/100 (A)
Feels-like high43°C33°C
Avg high / low41° / 29°34° / 19°
Rainfall23 mm15 mm
Rainy days41
Humidity35%45%
Air quality (AQI)5245

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

Phoenix vs Salt Lake City in August — FAQ

Is August better in Phoenix or Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City is the better pick in August — 80 vs 34 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Salt Lake City is hot, dry, clean air, while Phoenix is sweltering, dry.
What is the weather like in Phoenix vs Salt Lake City in August?
In August, Phoenix averages 41°C high / 29°C low with about 23 mm of rain; Salt Lake City averages 34°C high / 19°C low with about 15 mm.