Experience the heat with Salt Lake City’s summer forecast! Clear skies, high UV index, and temperatures reaching highs of 96°. Stay updated on what to expect as the mercury rises.

This in-depth post delves into the detailed forecasts for Salt Lake City and the wider Southwest. With temperatures hitting record highs, learn how different areas are dealing with the heat, the varying conditions, and how locals can stay cool and safe under the summer sun. The Southwest region is experiencing a variety of weather conditions. In Central California, rain showers are affecting areas like Fresno and Bakersfield, while clear skies prevail around Los Angeles and San Diego. Ely is under cloudy conditions, with clouds also stretching towards Salt Lake City, suggesting some unsettled weather. Flagstaff is partly cloudy, with Las Vegas remaining dry and sunny.
This afternoon in Salt Lake City, temperatures will rise to 96 degrees by 6 PM with clear skies and abundant sunshine. The northwest wind will be light, blowing at about 9 to 10 miles per hour, providing a gentle breeze to the warm day. Keep sunglasses handy, as the sunny conditions will be persistent through the afternoon. Temperatures will slightly dip to 95 degrees by 8 PM, still clear and pleasant.
Today’s high temperatures in the Southwest are notably warm. Las Vegas is feeling the heat with a staggering high of 112 degrees, while nearby Phoenix is also toasty at 109 degrees. Further northwest, Bakersfield and Fresno will see highs of 105 and 104 degrees, respectively, making for a blistering day. In contrast, San Francisco remains much cooler at 66 degrees, showcasing a significant temperature drop in coastal areas. Salt Lake City experiences a pleasant 97 degrees, rounding out a varied temperature landscape across the region.
Tonight, San Francisco will cool down to 55 degrees, while Los Angeles drops to a mild 62. In the Inland Empire, Bakersfield will see a low of 76, and Fresno will reach 71. Flagstaff is expected to be much cooler at 58 degrees, while Phoenix wraps up the night at 88.
Tomorrow in the Southwest, temperatures will soar with Redding expected to reach a scorching 107 degrees. Bakersfield and Fresno aren’t far behind, both hitting highs of 106 and 107 degrees respectively. Over in Las Vegas, a blistering high of 113 degrees will challenge records, while Phoenix will see a hot 109 degrees. San Francisco will remain significantly cooler at 66 degrees, highlighting a stark contrast within the region.
For Southwest weather tomorrow, isolated thunderstorms are possible in southern Arizona and New Mexico due to an incoming low-pressure system. Expect temperatures to be warmer than the seasonal norm, rising into the mid to upper 90s by afternoon, especially across the desert regions. There is a risk of brief heavy downpours accompanying any storms that develop in these areas. Coastal regions of Southern California remain under mostly clear skies, with cooler temperatures prevailing.
Salt Lake City will see a very high UV index of 9 on both Sunday and Monday, with a burn time of just 15 minutes in direct sunlight.