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Salt Lake City in January

The toughest month — score 32 of 100

Typical January days in Salt Lake City reach about 39°F with nights near 24°F; about 13 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Salt Lake City in January

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 24°F.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 10 days in a typical January.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical January brings about 13 inches of snow.

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January vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Salt Lake City

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.