Salt Lake County (Salt Lake City)
January
Weather in Salt Lake County for January 2026
Your guide to Salt Lake County weather in January - trends and predictions
Expect heavy snowfall in Salt Lake County during January, with an average of 20 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Salt Lake County at the beginning of January is 3.3 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 4 °F by the end of January.
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11
Dry days
0
Rainy days
20
Snow days
3°/-3°
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11 km/h
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81 %
Avg humidity
Salt Lake County Weather January
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| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| 1  4° | 2 5° | 3  7° | ||||
| 4  3° | 5  1° | 6  2° | 7  1° | 8 -1° | 9  -2° | 10 1° |
| 11 -2° | 12 -1° | 13 -1° | 14 -0° | 15 0° | 16  1° | 17 1° |
| 18 -1° | 19  -2° | 20  -0° | 21 2° | 22 4° | 23  1° | 24 3° |
| 25 1° | 26 2° | 27 3° | 28 3° | 29 3° | 30 6° | 31 10° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Salt Lake County
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January weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Jan. 1 | Sunny | 4° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 2 | Sunny | 5° /-2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 3 | Overcast | 7° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 4 | Light snow showers | 3° /0° | 25.9 mm | 18.3 cm | |
| Jan. 5 | Heavy snow | 1° /-1° | 5 mm | 4.2 cm | |
| Jan. 6 | Light freezing rain | 2° /-3° | 0.9 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| Jan. 7 | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 1° /-8° | 3.8 mm | 3.2 cm | |
| Jan. 8 | Light snow showers | -1° /-10° | 0.6 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| Jan. 9 | Moderate snow | -2° /-8° | 0.9 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| Jan. 10 | Light snow showers | 1° /-8° | 4.1 mm | 3.3 cm | |
| Jan. 11 | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -2° /-7° | 4.6 mm | 3.7 cm | |
| Jan. 12 | Heavy snow | -1° /-8° | 2.3 mm | 1.9 cm | |
| Jan. 13 | Heavy snow | -1° /-5° | 6.4 mm | 5.5 cm | |
| Jan. 14 | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 0° /-5° | 8.6 mm | 7.3 cm | |
| Jan. 15 | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 0° /-6° | 2.7 mm | 2.3 cm | |
| Jan. 16 | Partly cloudy | 1° /-9° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 17 | Heavy snow | 1° /-6° | 6.5 mm | 5.5 cm | |
| Jan. 18 | Patchy moderate snow | -1° /-6° | 0.3 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Jan. 19 | Light snow | -2° /-8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 20 | Fog | 0° /-6° | 0.8 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| Jan. 21 | Moderate snow | 2° /-6° | 1.8 mm | 1.5 cm | |
| Jan. 22 | Overcast | 4° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 23 | Patchy rain possible | 1° /-7° | 0.6 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Jan. 24 | Light snow showers | 3° /-3° | 0.5 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| Jan. 25 | Heavy snow | 1° /-2° | 3.9 mm | 3.3 cm | |
| Jan. 26 | Light snow showers | 2° /-5° | 0.2 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Jan. 27 | Light freezing rain | 3° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 28 | Sunny | 3° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 29 | Sunny | 3° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 30 | Sunny | 6° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 31 | Sunny | 10° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Salt Lake County in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Salt Lake County forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Salt Lake County in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Salt Lake County during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 3° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Salt Lake County during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 106.3 mm is expected in Salt Lake County during January, occurring over more than 0 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Salt Lake County in January 2026?
Salt Lake County experiences an average snowfall of 88 cm during January, occurring over 20 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Salt Lake County during January?
The average wind speed in Salt Lake County during January is 11 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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