Salt Lake City Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind

Updated on: June 22, 2024 Author: Rickey Bohn

Temperature

0.6°C

33.1°F

High temperature

3.3°C

38°F

Low temperature

-2.1°C

28.3°F

Feels like

-2.5°C

27.5°F

Rainy days

22 days

Rainfall level

2.17mm

0.09 inch

Cloud coverage

81.1%

Wind speed

22.5km/h

14mph

Daylight time

9:38:23

UV index

3.2

1.0°C

34.0°F

-0.5°C

31.0°F

-0.3°C

31.0°F

1.2°C

34.0°F

4.1°C

39.0°F

4.0°C

39.0°F

3.3°C

38.0°F

5.3°C

42.0°F

4.4°C

40.0°F

6.2°C

43.0°F

3.3°C

38.0°F

3.6°C

38.0°F

4.0°C

39.0°F

6.0°C

43.0°F

3.4°C

38.0°F

2.9°C

37.0°F

1.6°C

35.0°F

-0.1°C

32.0°F

-1.0°C

30.0°F

-0.6°C

31.0°F

-2.6°C

27.0°F

-4.1°C

25.0°F

-3.0°C

27.0°F

-2.6°C

27.0°F

-2.7°C

27.0°F

-1.7°C

29.0°F

2.1°C

36.0°F

2.6°C

37.0°F

-2.0°C

28.0°F

-10.0°C

14.0°F

-8.8°C

16.0°F

In January, Salt Lake City has an average temperature of 0.6°C (33.1°F), with highs of 3.3°C (38°F) and lows of -2.1°C (28.3°F). It feels slightly colder than the actual temperatures, with an average perceived temperature of -2.5°C (27.5°F). The humidity is around 75% on average.

Detailed weather report for Salt Lake City in January

Salt Lake City experiences moderate precipitation in January, with an average of 2.17 inches of total precipitation. There is a 67.7% chance of precipitation on any given day, and it covers 20.2% of the sky. The most common type of precipitation is rain, although snow is more frequently observed. There are 3.46 inches of snowfall throughout the month, with a snow depth of 10.38 inches. Winds are relatively strong, with an average speed of 22.5 km/h (14 mph) and gusts up to 31.5 km/h (19.6 mph). The atmospheric pressure is typically 1018.4 mb. Cloud cover is high, averaging 81.1%, but visibility is good at 13.6 miles. The average UV index is 3.2, representing a low risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure, and the severe weather risk is rated at 10.0 out of 100. Salt Lake City has an average of 22.0 days of precipitation, with January 20th having the least amount of precipitation cover, only 5.0%.

What is the temperature in Salt Lake City in January?

Average air temperature in Salt Lake City is 0.6°C (33.1°F) in January. The outside temperature in Salt Lake City feels like -2.5°C (27.5°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 3.3°C (38°F) and feels like 1.9°C (35.4°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -2.1°C (28.3°F) which feels like -6.4°C (20.5°F).

How hot is Salt Lake City in January?

The hot temperature in January in Salt Lake City rises to 11°C (51.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 75% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 11 °C (51.8°F). The average maximum temp in Salt Lake City is 3.3°C (51.8°F) during day time in January.

How cold is Salt Lake City in January?

The coldest temp in Salt Lake City in January drops to -12.9°C (8.8°F) during the cold nights. With 22.5km/h (14mph) winds and 75% humidity it feels like -19°C (-2.2°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -2.1°C (28.3°F) during night time in January.

Does it rain in Salt Lake City in January?

Yes, it rains for 22 days in Salt Lake City, United States in January averaging 2.17 mm of precipitation. Salt Lake City has a 67.7% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.

How much does it rain in Salt Lake City throughout January?

Salt Lake City has 2.17 mm (0.09 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 22 days out of the entire month.

Does it snow in Salt Lake City in January?

Yes, it snows in Salt Lake City during January. The average snowfall is 3.46 cm (1.36 inch) per day. And there is 10.38 cm (4.09 inch) of snow on the ground.

Is Salt Lake City windy in January?

The average speed of wind in Salt Lake City, United States during January is 22.5km/h (14mph) and average windgust is 31.5km/h (19.6mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 37.9km/h (23.6mph).

What is the direction of the wind in Salt Lake City in January?

Most days of January the wind is blowing from Southwest direction in Salt Lake City.

What are the humidity levels in Salt Lake City in January?

The average humidity levels in Salt Lake City in January are 75%. Daily humidity levels in Salt Lake City range from 55.5% to 92.9% during January.

How many hours of daylight are in Salt Lake City in January?

Salt Lake City has 9 hours 38 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Salt Lake City in January is at 7:47:52 and the sunset is at 17:26:16.

What is the cloud coverage in Salt Lake City in January?

Clouds cover 81.1% of the sky on average throughout January in Salt Lake City. The cloud coverage ranges from 34.2% to 99.9% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in January in Salt Lake City?

The average UV index in Salt Lake City is 3.2 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 6.

What is the solar radiation in Salt Lake City in January?

The average solar radiation is 62.5 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Salt Lake City during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 5.2 W/m2 to 131.3 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during January in Salt Lake City?

The average solar energy during January in Salt Lake City is 5.3 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.5 MJ/m2, to 11.2 MJ/m2 during January.

Are there severe weather risks in Salt Lake City in January?

Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Salt Lake City, United States in January.

What is the air pressure in Salt Lake City in January?

On average the air pressure in Salt Lake City in January is 1018.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1000.1 mb to 1034.4 mb.

What is the visibility in Salt Lake City in January?

The average daylight visibility in Salt Lake City in January is 13.6 km (8.5 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 1.9 km (1.2 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout January.

What is the dew point in Salt Lake City in January?

The average dew point in Salt Lake City during January is -3.5°C (25.7°F).

Where is the data for Salt Lake City climate in January coming from?

The climate data for Salt Lake City, Utah, United States in January is collected from the following weather stations.

BOLINDER FIELD TOOELE VALLEY, UT US
SALT LAKE CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, UT US
OGDEN HILL AFB, UT US
SALT LAKE CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 2, UT US
FW7048 Salt Lake City UT US
KHIF
KSLC
U of U Mountain Met Lab UT US UUNET
Hawthorne UT US AQ
U of U William Browning Building UT US UUNET