January weather forecast
Utah, USA

January is typically the coldest month of the year in Utah. During this month, Utah experiences average high temperatures ranging from 30°F (-1.1°C) to 55°F (12.8°C), with many regions, particularly the northern and central parts, seeing temperatures drop below 0°F (-17.8°C). Notably, regions such as Salt Lake City often undergo temperature inversions, leading to extended spells of fog and haze. These inversions can make the city colder than surrounding areas at higher elevations.

In terms of precipitation, Salt Lake City receives ample snowfall, averaging about 60" (1524mm) during the winter months. Due to the lake-effect from the Great Salt Lake, certain parts of the Wasatch Range can witness significant snow accumulations, sometimes reaching up to 500" (12700mm) over the entire winter season. Such heavy snowfall makes areas like Park City and the nearby ski resorts popular destinations for winter sports enthusiasts during January.

Compared to December, January's temperatures tend to be slightly lower, reinforcing its status as the peak of the cold season. Moving forward into February, temperatures generally remain similar, but with slightly longer daylight hours and the potential for slightly milder conditions as the state transitions towards spring.

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• Salt Lake City - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Salt Lake City is January, when snow falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow. In Salt Lake City in January, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Provo - January »
  The months with the most snowfall in Provo are January and December, with an average 8.27" (210mm) of accumulated snow. In Provo, in January, during 11.8 snowfall days, 8.27" (210mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• West Valley City - January »
  The month with the least sunshine in West Valley City is January, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine. January is the coldest month in West Valley City, with temperatures slightly rising in the afternoon to a brisk 33.8°F (1°C) from a chilly 20.1°F (-6.6°C) in the early morning.
• Orem - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Orem is January, when the rain falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Orem is January, when the rain falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.
• Sandy - January »
  Sandy experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 41°F (5°C) and a minimum of 21.9°F (-5.6°C). On the first day of January in Sandy, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:11 pm.
• Ogden - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Ogden is January, when snow falls for 8.8 days and typically aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) of snow. January in Ogden, Utah delivers a winter wonderland with a downward fall in temperatures from the previous month, making it the coldest period of the year.
• Layton - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Layton is January, when snow falls for 12 days and typically aggregates up to 11.02" (280mm) of snow. In Layton during January, snow falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 11.02" (280mm) of snow.
• South Jordan - January »
  In South Jordan in January, during 13.3 snowfall days, 11.18" (284mm) of snow is typically accumulated. January is the most humid month in South Jordan, Utah, with an average relative humidity of 85%.
• Lehi - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Lehi is January, when snow falls for 12.7 days and typically aggregates up to 11.06" (281mm) of snow. In Lehi during January, snow falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 11.06" (281mm) of snow.
• Millcreek - January »
  In Millcreek in January, during 13.8 snowfall days, 14.25" (362mm) of snow is typically accumulated. The coldest month in Millcreek is January, with an average high-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).
• Logan - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Logan is January, when the rain falls for 10.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. The month with the most snowfall in Logan is January, when snow falls for 17.2 days and typically aggregates up to 16.18" (411mm) of snow.
• Murray - January »
  January is the month when Murray experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) and a low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C). In Murray, Utah, in January, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.