Tonight in Salt Lake City: From sunny highs to brisk breezy nights, get your full weather scoop here!

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This is your definitive guide to tonight’s weather in Salt Lake City and a comprehensive look at the broader Southwestern region of the US. From Los Angeles’s mild breezes to Phoenix’s heat spikes, we cover it all, including a 7-day detailed outlook for Salt Lake City. Dive into the nuances of each weather phase this week with forecasts, temperature trends, and protective recommendations under high UV indexes.
The Southwest region is seeing clear skies for much of Southern California, including Los Angeles and San Diego. However, clouds and rain are present over San Francisco, moving inland towards Reno. In Arizona, Flagstaff is under mostly cloudy conditions with potential rain showers. Ely in Nevada is experiencing dry and clear weather conditions, while Phoenix remains warm and clear.
In Salt Lake City this evening, temperatures will gradually decrease from 93 degrees at 9 PM to 78 degrees by 1 AM. Expect a south-southwest wind, maintaining speeds around 21 to 22 miles per hour early in the night, before calming to 15 miles per hour. Skies will transition from sunny to clear as the night progresses.
Tonight in the Southwest, Ely hits a frigid low of 28 degrees, the coldest in the region. Flagstaff will drop to 49 degrees, while Las Vegas remains mild at 70 degrees. Cedar City is expected to see a low of 45. Expect Los Angeles and San Diego to stay comfortable with lows of 59 and 60 degrees, respectively.
Tomorrow in Phoenix, prepare for a scorching high of 106 degrees. Las Vegas will also feel the heat, reaching a toasty 98 degrees. Meanwhile, Fresno and Bakersfield will see highs of 82 degrees, consistent with seasonal temperatures. San Diego brings a cooler low end of the spectrum at 69 degrees, while Los Angeles warms up to 73 degrees, slightly below average.
Expect a very warm day across the Southwest with temperatures rising into the upper 90s to low 100s. An approaching disturbance will bring a change later; showers and thunderstorms are forecasted to sweep through parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and southern Nevada by late afternoon. Much of southern California will remain sunny and dry, though a few isolated showers could pop up in the mountains. Strong gusty winds associated with the approaching system could create dust concerns, particularly in desert areas. By Wednesday, a cooler airmass begins to settle in, easing temperatures slightly for the region.
The UV index for Salt Lake City is extremely high at 9 both on Friday and Saturday, with a burn time of just 15 minutes in direct sunlight. It’s crucial to wear sunscreen and protective clothing if you plan to be outside.
For the 7-day outlook in Salt Lake City: Friday: Expect clear skies with a high of 95 degrees and a low of 58 degrees. Saturday: Showers with wind developing later, cooler with a high of 76 degrees and a low of 47 degrees. Sunday: Mostly clear, with temperatures reaching a high of 68 degrees and a low of 47 degrees. Monday: Partly cloudy skies with a daytime high of 78 degrees and a nighttime low of 55 degrees. Tuesday: More partial cloud cover with temperatures peaking at 84 degrees, cooling to 60 degrees overnight. Wednesday: Clear and sunny, with a high of 88 degrees and a low of 62 degrees. Thursday: Mostly clear with temperatures soaring to a high of 95 degrees and dropping to a low of 66 degrees.