The Heat is On: Salt Lake City’s 7-Day Weather Forecast
By
Amy Freeze
From sunny days to cooler nights, get all the weather details you need for Salt Lake City and the surrounding Southwest area!
This week in Salt Lake City? Expect a mix of partly cloudy skies and sunny days with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the high 90s. Perfect weather to plan your week around!
In the dynamic climate of the Southwest, Salt Lake City sees varied weather from sunny skies to sprinkles of rain. This week, temperatures will sway from a cool 64°F at night to a warm 97°F during the day. Whether you’re planning outdoor activities or simply need to dress right, our thorough 7-day forecast has got you completely covered. Plus, a look at neighbouring cities shows a vast array of temperatures, suggesting this is a great time for locals and visitors alike to enjoy diverse climatic conditions. Don’t forget the sunscreen, as the UV index hits a record high!
A look at the radar over the Southwest shows clear skies dominating much of California, with rain showers forming just offshore from San Francisco and Redding. Moving east, Ely and Cedar City are experiencing parts of storm systems bringing rain to these areas. Salt Lake City remains mostly clear, while Phoenix and Las Vegas enjoy dry and calm conditions.
Temperatures in Salt Lake City this afternoon will reach 91 degrees with a mostly cloudy sky by 6 PM. Winds will shift from the west-southwest at 8 miles per hour to the north-northwest at around 10 miles per hour as the evening progresses. Conditions start partly cloudy and remain consistent with a chance of clearing later today. Expect temperatures to slightly dip to 89 degrees by 8 PM.
Today, the Southwest region is experiencing some sizzling temperatures. Las Vegas is heating up with a high of 106 degrees, while Phoenix pushes even higher to 108 degrees. In contrast, San Diego is enjoying a cooler day at 72 degrees, making it a perfect beach afternoon. Over in Bakersfield, expect a high of 96 degrees, while Fresno isn’t far behind at 95. In Flagstaff, a pleasant temperature of 83 degrees can be found, offering a nice respite from the heat elsewhere.
Tonight, Las Vegas will drop to a mild 78 degrees. In contrast, Flagstaff is expecting a much cooler low of 47 degrees. San Francisco will see a low of 51, while Los Angeles holds steady at 60 degrees. Fresno is forecasting a low of 61, offering a relatively warm night for the region.
Tomorrow in Phoenix, expect a scorching high of 107 degrees, significantly above the average for this time of year. Las Vegas will also be feeling the heat, reaching 105 degrees. In Bakersfield, the high temperature will hit 96 degrees, while temperatures are a bit more moderate in Fresno at 95 degrees. Coastal areas like Los Angeles will see a cooler high of 78 degrees, providing some relief from the extreme warmth.
A tranquil weather pattern prevails over the Southwest, with mostly clear skies and warm temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to mid-80s. In the mountains, however, slight cooling occurs with comfortable highs in the 60s. Coastal areas will experience a slight increase in moisture, bringing patchy morning fog but clearing to sunny skies by midday. Strong high-pressure dominates, keeping conditions dry and stable with no significant weather impacts in the next 24 to 48 hours.
The UV index in Salt Lake City is very high at 9 both Thursday and Friday, with a burn time of just 15 minutes in direct sunlight.