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Salt Lake City in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Salt Lake City in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Salt Lake City, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Salt Lake City in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Salt Lake City in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +5°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 8 snowy days in the month and around 26 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+5°C
Avg. max. temperature
-25°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
26 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salt Lake City has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Salt Lake City in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salt Lake City for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +8°C during the day to a minimum of -17°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +5°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 16% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from 0°C to +4°C.

Is Salt Lake City warm or cold in February?

Salt Lake City is typically cool in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +2°C to +5°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -6°C to -4°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Salt Lake City, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Salt Lake City in February

Salt Lake City weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+2°C+5°C+11°C
Min. temperature
-25°C-25°C-15°C
Max. temperature
+13°C+18°C+26°C
Rainfall
27 mm26 mm53 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
76%71%63%
Air pressure
1022 HPa1019 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
344
Cloudy days
131211
Rainy days
3510
Snowy days
1185

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +2°C to +5°C during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 27 mm to 26 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 3 to 4.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Salt Lake City in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Salt Lake City is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Salt Lake City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 36% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 24 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Salt Lake City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 4% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 34 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Salt Lake City.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Salt Lake City?

This is the weather in Salt Lake City in February 2023:
1 February
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0°C
2 February
☀️
+4°C
3 February
🌫️
+4°C
4 February
🌫️
+6°C
5 February
🌫️
+4°C
6 February
🌫️
+3°C
7 February
☀️
+6°C
8 February
☁️
+7°C
9 February
☀️
+3°C
10 February
☀️
+6°C
11 February
☀️
+6°C
12 February
☁️
+6°C
13 February
☀️
+7°C
14 February
🌨️
+5°C
15 February
☁️
0°C
16 February
☀️
+2°C
17 February
☀️
+4°C
18 February
☁️
+6°C
19 February
☁️
+7°C
20 February
☁️
+8°C
21 February
☁️
+8°C
22 February
🌫️
+5°C
23 February
☁️
+1°C
24 February
☁️
+3°C
25 February
☁️
+7°C
26 February
☁️
+6°C
27 February
🌧️
+5°C
28 February
🌧️
+4°C
In February 2023 Salt Lake City had 9 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +5°C, with an absolute maximum of +8°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Salt Lake City climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Salt Lake City in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+14°C) and the highest in 2021 (+20°C). 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 February:

Is February a good time to visit Salt Lake City?

It’s always a good time to visit Salt Lake City, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Salt Lake City in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Salt Lake City rainy in February?

Salt Lake City is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Salt Lake City in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salt Lake City in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Salt Lake City

Source of the data

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.