Utah climate
World Climates covers 4 places in Utah. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Provo (12 °C54 °F) and the coolest is Salt Lake City (11 °C52 °F). The wettest is Salt Lake City with 543 mm21 in of precipitation per year, the driest Provo with 468 mm18 in.
The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are hot-summer continental (dry summer) (Dsa, 4 places).
The highest monthly average high is in Provo (35 °C95 °F in July); the lowest monthly average low is in Salt Lake City (−6 °C21 °F in January).
Across the places in Utah, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are May, June and September (4, 3 and 4 of 4 places respectively).
Frequently asked questions
Which is the warmest place in Utah?
By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Utah is Provo at 12 °C54 °F. The coolest is Salt Lake City at 11 °C52 °F.
Where does it rain the most in Utah?
Salt Lake City gets the most precipitation, 543 mm21 in in an average year. The driest place is Provo with 468 mm18 in.
How many places in Utah does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for 4 places in Utah. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
When is the best time to visit Utah?
It depends on the place. Across Utah, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are May, June and September. Check the page of each city for its own best months.
Climate of every place in Utah
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 11 | 34 | −6 | 543 |
| West Valley City | 12 | 35 | −6 | 542 |
| Provo | 12 | 35 | −6 | 468 |
| West Jordan | 12 | 34 | −6 | 542 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.