Will it rain in
Salt Lake City today?
Live hourly rain forecast and run verdict for Salt Lake City, Utah, US.
Running in Salt Lake City means dealing with altitude, inversions, and dramatic mountain weather. Whether it's a winter inversion trapping smog in the valley, a summer thunderstorm rolling off the Wasatch Front, or a perfect spring morning along the Jordan River Parkway, knowing whether to head out before you lace up matters. RainOrRun checks live conditions in Salt Lake City right now and gives you an instant verdict — plus the best hourly window if the weather's on the fence. We'll also recommend the right gear for whatever SLC's mountain-valley weather is throwing at you today.
What to wear
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How often does it rain in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City records around 540mm of rain a year, spread across about 87 days — roughly 24% of all days, or 7 days in an average month. Rain is rarely the thing that stops a run in Salt Lake City. You can plan a training week without building it around the forecast, and a packable jacket is more insurance policy than staple.
The wettest month is March, averaging 79mm across about 12 rainy days. The driest is July, with 6mm over roughly 2 days. Average lows in January drop to -5.3°C, cold enough that gloves, a headband and a thermal base layer make a real difference on early runs. At the other end, July averages 34.1°C highs — hot enough that early morning and evening are the sensible windows, and hydration matters more than waterproofing.
Those are ten-year averages, not a forecast. What actually matters on the day is the next twelve hours — which is what the live verdict and hourly strip at the top of this page are for.
| Month | Rainfall | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66mm | 11 | 3.2°C | -5.3°C |
| February | 54mm | 9 | 5.8°C | -3.9°C |
| March | 79mm | 12 | 11°C | -0.6°C |
| April | 72mm | 10 | 15.5°C | 2.6°C |
| May | 46mm | 9 | 20.8°C | 7.6°C |
| June | 16mm | 3 | 29.1°C | 14.3°C |
| July | 6mm | 2 | 34.1°C | 19.4°C |
| August | 18mm | 3 | 32.2°C | 17.9°C |
| September | 34mm | 4 | 26.8°C | 13.1°C |
| October | 42mm | 6 | 17.9°C | 5.7°C |
| November | 47mm | 8 | 9.6°C | -0.7°C |
| December | 60mm | 10 | 3.3°C | -5.2°C |
Historical data: Open-Meteo archive, 2015–2024. A “rainy day” means at least 1mm of precipitation.
Running in Salt Lake City: common questions
Will it rain in Salt Lake City today?
The forecast card at the top of this page shows Salt Lake City's rain probability for the current hour, plus an hour-by-hour breakdown for the rest of the day, using live Open-Meteo data. Historically, Salt Lake City sees rain on about 87 days a year, so on any given day there is roughly a 24% chance of some rain falling.
Is it a good day to run in Salt Lake City?
RainOrRun scores the live Salt Lake City forecast on rain probability, rainfall amount, temperature, wind speed and severe weather, then returns a single verdict: Go, Maybe, or Don't Bother. A Maybe means conditions are borderline and it is worth picking your window rather than skipping the run.
What is the best time to run in Salt Lake City today?
The hourly strip above highlights the best single window of the day for Salt Lake City — the hour combining the lowest rain probability with the most comfortable temperature. You can also check up to eight days ahead using the date picker if you are planning a long run or a race.
What should I wear running in Salt Lake City today?
The gear section on this page updates with the live Salt Lake City forecast: a waterproof jacket and peaked cap when rain probability goes above 40%, a thermal base layer and gloves below 8 degrees Celsius, and a high-vis vest when wind or low light make you harder to see.
What is the wettest month in Salt Lake City?
March is the wettest month in Salt Lake City, averaging 79mm of rain across about 12 rainy days. July is the driest, with around 6mm over roughly 2 days. Figures are ten-year averages covering 2015 to 2024.
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