Salt Lake City
January
Weather in Salt Lake City for January 2026
Your guide to Salt Lake City weather in January - trends and predictions
Expect heavy snowfall in Salt Lake City during January, with an average of 20 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Salt Lake City 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 City 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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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 City 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 City forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Salt Lake City in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Salt Lake City 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 City during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 106.3 mm is expected in Salt Lake City during January, occurring over more than 0 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Salt Lake City in January 2026?
Salt Lake City experiences an average snowfall of 88 cm during January, occurring over 20 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Salt Lake City during January?
The average wind speed in Salt Lake City during January is 11 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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