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Salt Lake City in February
Salt Lake City warms up: highs climb to 41°F (5°C), from 37°F in January, with lows of 25°F (-4°C) and about 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 49/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 41°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.8 in (45 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 49/100 · Fair
What February feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 41°F (5°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 25°F (-4°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 1.8 in (45 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May & June and September & October.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by March, lows rise to 33°F.
- Comfort holds steady from January (48 → 49/100).
- Our Salt Lake City & Park City route is planned for Late Nov – Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — February falls outside it.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 25°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Salt Lake City in February
With highs near 41°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Cathedral of the Madeleine
Salt Lake's 1909 Catholic cathedral, with painted interiors and Christmas concerts by its choir school in December.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Ballet West's Nutcracker at the Capitol Theatre
Ballet West dances Willam Christensen's Nutcracker, descended from the first full-length American staging, in a 1913 theater.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Red Iguana
Family-run Mexican restaurant on North Temple, known for its moles and a line out the door.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Hogle Zoo
Salt Lake's zoo at the mouth of Emigration Canyon, which runs its ZooLights evenings through December.
Nearby in February
- Park City in February~22 mi · highs 32°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in February~174 mi · highs 45°F, 0.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Arches in February~186 mi · highs 47°F, 0.9 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, drier
- Jackson in February~196 mi · highs 29°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 6°C (12°F) cooler by day, wetter
These averages also cover Downtown Salt Lake City.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,744 m to Salt Lake City's ~1,300 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Salt Lake City in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 49/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May & June and September & October. Expect highs of 41°F (5°C) and 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Salt Lake City in February?
Average highs are 41°F (5°C) and average lows 25°F (-4°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Salt Lake City in February?
Not much: about 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 21.3 in (542 mm).
What should I pack for Salt Lake City in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 25°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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