Weather for Salt Lake City in August is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +90°F during the day, and approximately 11 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 10 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in August around 20 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+90°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+102°F
Max.
20 mm
Total precipitation
43%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salt Lake City has good weather in August.
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Average temperature in Salt Lake City in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salt Lake City for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +90°F with a maximum of +99°F and a minimum of +59°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +95°F.
Is Salt Lake City warm or cold in August?
Salt Lake City is typically hot in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +91°F to +90°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +64°F to +63°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
August is one of the warmest months in Salt Lake City, here is the comparison with other months:
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Climate in Salt Lake City in August
Salt Lake City weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+91°F
+90°F
+79°F
Min. temperature
+46°F
+45°F
+32°F
Max. temperature
+104°F
+102°F
+102°F
Rainfall
17 mm
20 mm
42 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
42%
43%
50%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
11
11
13
Cloudy days
9
9
7
Rainy days
9
10
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as good as in July.It’s getting colder in August. From +91°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +90°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 17 mm to 20 mm.Humidity rises from 42% to 43%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 11 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Salt Lake City in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Salt Lake City is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Salt Lake City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 58 mm, with a 48% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Salt Lake City wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 17 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Salt Lake City?
This is the weather in Salt Lake City in August 2023:
1 August
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+88°F
2 August
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+81°F
3 August
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+80°F
4 August
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+86°F
5 August
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+89°F
6 August
☁️
+89°F
7 August
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+87°F
8 August
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+83°F
9 August
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+87°F
10 August
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+92°F
11 August
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+92°F
12 August
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+91°F
13 August
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+91°F
14 August
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+94°F
15 August
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+95°F
16 August
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+95°F
17 August
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+96°F
18 August
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+92°F
19 August
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+88°F
20 August
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+88°F
21 August
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+85°F
22 August
☁️
+80°F
23 August
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+88°F
24 August
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+86°F
25 August
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+91°F
26 August
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+91°F
27 August
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+92°F
28 August
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+93°F
29 August
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+98°F
30 August
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+98°F
31 August
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+94°F
In August 2023 Salt Lake City had 14 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +99°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 53%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 15%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Salt Lake City climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Salt Lake City in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+57°F) and the highest in 2021 (+67°F). The driest year was 2008 with only 265 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 885 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salt Lake City in August:
Is August a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
August is a really good time to go to Salt Lake City. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Salt Lake City.
Can you sunbathe in Salt Lake City in August?
Absolutely, August is hot in Salt Lake City. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Salt Lake City rainy in August?
Salt Lake City is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Salt Lake City in August?
The amount of sunny days in Salt Lake City during August varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
How much does it cost to fly to Salt Lake City in August?
The normal prices to fly to Salt Lake City is $195 - $195. It means that the majority of our users have picked flights in this range. To find the best price we recommend you search early, using our flexible dates feature.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Salt Lake City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
