Utah’s climate can vary from the northern to the southern region by about six to eight degrees, however, there are four very distinct seasons to experience. Whether it’s the beginning of autumn to the dead of winter, the mountains drape themselves with the red, yellow and orange colors of the changing leaves to the blanket of freshly fallen snow.

The average maximum daytime temperatures for Salt Lake’s metropolitan area range from 37 degrees Fahrenheit in January to 91 degrees in July. Low humidity and lots of sunshine are two favorable aspects of Utah’s weather. In Salt Lake County, the summer daytime relative humidity averages less than 30 percent, and the sun shines an average of 237 days a year with 67 percent annual sunshine.

Annual precipitation varies from less than five inches in Utah’s Great Salt Lake desert to more than 60 inches in the northern mountain ranges. Snow frequently accumulates to depths of 10
feet or more at many Wasatch Mountain ski resorts. Because of the state’s inland location and because winter storms pass over the Great Salt Lake (which draws excessive moisture from the clouds) Utah’s snow is unusually dry and is considered by many skiers to be the world’s greatest powder snow. This was only one reason why Utah was chosen to host the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and why Utah is home to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. The Olympic venues continue to be used for national and international competitions. For serious and recreational skiers, Utah’s ski resorts consistently offer superior snow.

The state’s altitude ranges from a low of 2,200 feet in Washington County in southern Utah, often referred to as “Utah’s Dixie,” to more than 13,500 feet in the Uintah Mountains. Salt Lake City sits at an elevation of 4,330 feet above sea level.

(Courtesy of weather.com)