Salt Lake City · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 38°F, low 22°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
38° / 22°F
Humidity
70%
Rain days
14/mo
Wind
9 mph
What January feels like in Salt Lake City
Sunrise
08:47
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:26
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Salt Lake City in January
The kit for January in Salt Lake City: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
0° avg high
+1 rain days
Salt Lake City in December →
January
38°F avg high
14 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-4° avg high
+2 rain days
Salt Lake City in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Salt Lake City in January?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Salt Lake City in January?+
Average high 38°F, average low 22°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Salt Lake City?+
Compared to December (avg high 38°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 42°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Salt Lake City in January?+
Expect about 14 measurable rain days in January, on average.