Salt Lake City weather in January
January in Salt Lake City: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Salt Lake City · #499 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 47/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Salt Lake City climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 3°C / 37°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -6°C / 22°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 59 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -6°C / 22°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 32 cm / 12.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Salt Lake City in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
- January in Salt Lake City: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Salt Lake City on SeasonMap's comfort score (47/100).
- What is the weather like in Salt Lake City in January?
- In January, Salt Lake City averages a daily high of 2.5°C and a low of -5.8°C, with about 58.5 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Salt Lake City in January?
- Salt Lake City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in January.
- Does it snow in Salt Lake City in January?
- Salt Lake City sees roughly 32 cm of snowfall in January.