Salt Lake City vs Scottsdale in August

Salt Lake City is the better pick in August — 80 vs 37 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Salt Lake City is hot, dry, clean air, while Scottsdale is sweltering, a little rain.

Salt Lake City vs ScottsdaleAugust climate, side by side

Salt Lake CityScottsdale
Comfort score80/100 (A)37/100 (F)
Feels-like high33°C42°C
Avg high / low34° / 19°41° / 28°
Rainfall15 mm31 mm
Rainy days13
Humidity45%35%
Air quality (AQI)4552

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

Salt Lake City vs Scottsdale in August — FAQ

Is August better in Salt Lake City or Scottsdale?
Salt Lake City is the better pick in August — 80 vs 37 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Salt Lake City is hot, dry, clean air, while Scottsdale is sweltering, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Salt Lake City vs Scottsdale in August?
In August, Salt Lake City averages 34°C high / 19°C low with about 15 mm of rain; Scottsdale averages 41°C high / 28°C low with about 31 mm.