Salt Lake City
Salt Lake is the largest metropolitan area in Utah. Salt Lake is used to refer to both the city and the county. The city is bordered by the Great Salt Lake and the snow-capped Wasatch Range. Meanwhile, the county stretches from the suburbs of North Salt Lake to Bluffdale and is ringed by the Oquirrh (pronounced “oaker”) and Wasatch ranges.
Events
Festivals & Special Events
Salt Lake has no shortage of festivals and special events throughout the year to help make your next visit an adventure you’ll never forget.
Free Events
Find fun, free activities in Salt Lake City with our events calendar - including kids activities, scavenger hunts, lectures, and outdoor fun.
Kids & Family
Families will find a heaping dose of fun in Salt Lake— the city boasts a fair share of entertainment and adventure for the junior set that adults will love too.
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Holiday Events
It’s the most magical time of year to visit Salt Lake! The holidays in Salt Lake give Ski City it’s chance to sparkle as the streets light up with celebrations and joy.
Population
With a 2020 population of 200,831, it is the largest city in Utah and the 121st largest city in the United States. Salt Lake City is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 7.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 186,440 in 2010. Salt Lake City reached it's highest population of 200,932 in 2017. Spanning over 111 miles, Salt Lake City has a population density of 1,814 people per square mile.
Elevation
Salt Lake is at a higher elevation than most cities. We strongly encourage visitors to spend a night in Salt Lake before heading to the ski resorts to help avoid elevation sickness. Because there is less oxygen in the air, you’ll also notice that alcohol may affect you more strongly than it does at home.
- Salt Lake City: 4,330 Feet (1,320 meters)
- Snowbird Base: 8,100 feet (2,469 meters)
- Hidden Peak: 11,000 feet (3,353 meters)
Weather
Salt Lake is an arid mountain desert. The air is thin, dry, and ranges between hot and freezing throughout the year. The area does experience four full seasons. (Sometimes they just all hit in one day.)
On average, Salt Lake gets 20 inches of rain per year in addition to 54
inches of snow per year. Typically, there are 222 sunny days each year
in Salt Lake.
We strongly suggest dressing in layers no matter what time of year you
plan your Salt Lake vacation.
Average Daily Temperatures
| Month | High | Low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 37.0°F (2.8°C) | 21.3°F (-5.9°C) |
| February | 43.4°F (6.3°C) | 25.5°F (-3.6°C) |
| March | 52.8°F (11.6°C) | 33.4°F (0.8°C) |
| April | 60.9°F (16.1°C) | 39.0°F (3.9°C) |
| May | 70.6°F (21.4°C) | 46.9°F (8.3°C) |
| June | 82.2°F (27.9°C) | 55.8°F (13.2°C) |
| July | 90.6°F (32.6°C) | 63.4°F (17.4°C) |
| August | 88.7°F (31.5°C) | 62.4°F (16.9°C) |
| September | 77.6°F (25.3°C) | 52.4°F (11.3°C) |
| October | 64.0°F (17.8°C) | 41.0°F (5.0°C) |
| November | 48.7°F (9.3°C) | 30.4°F (-0.9°C) |
| December | 38.0°F (3.3°C | 22.4°F (-5.3°C) |