January weather forecast
Salt Lake City, UT

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A stunning autumn panorama of the Salt Lake City landscape in Utah
A stunning autumn panorama of the Salt Lake City landscape in Utah

Weather in January

As the calendar transitions into a new year, the norm in Salt Lake City, Utah is cold and snowy January weather. The landscape is blanketed in snow, with January having the most snowfall days with 6.6 days, and reaching up to 2.68" (68mm). February holds more promise with rising temperatures and less snowy days, evoking the beginning tingles of spring. It's not an ideal time for outdoor activities unless winter sports are the agenda. This month is characterized by limited sunshine, short daylight hours and high cloud cover, emphasizing the chill in the air.

Temperature

In Salt Lake City, Utah, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 34°F (1.1°C) and reaching a low of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Salt Lake City, during January, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 71.6 rainfall days, and 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Salt Lake City, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Salt Lake City, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low of 21°F (-6.1°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 34°F (1.1°C) and 21°F (-6.1°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 83%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout January, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Salt Lake City?

In January, it is snowing for 6.6 days. Throughout January, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Salt Lake City have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Salt Lake City?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Salt Lake City, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Salt Lake City, Utah, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Salt Lake City, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Salt Lake City, UT

Average temperature in January - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average high temperature in January: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in January
Salt Lake City, UT

Average pressure in January - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average pressure in January: 30.28"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Salt Lake City, UT

Average wind speed in January - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average wind speed in January: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5mph).

Average humidity in January
Salt Lake City, UT

Average humidity in January - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (37%).

Average rainfall in January
Salt Lake City, UT

Average rainfall in January - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (0.51").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Salt Lake City, UT

Average rainfall days in January - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Salt Lake City, UT

Average snowfall in January - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Salt Lake City, UT

Average snowfall days in January - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Salt Lake City, UT

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Salt Lake City, UT

Average sunshine days in January - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average sunshine days in January: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19 days).

Average UV index in January
Salt Lake City, UT

Average UV index in January - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Salt Lake City, UT

Average cloud cover in January - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average cloud cover in January: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in January
Salt Lake City, UT

Average visibility in January - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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