Weather in Salt Lake City in May
In an average May, Salt Lake City sees a daily high around 70°F and a low around 46°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 70°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 56°F to 83°F |
| Average low | 46°F |
| Typical low range | 38°F to 55°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
97°F
2003-05-29
Lowest
42°F
1983-05-11
Low
Highest
68°F
2003-05-30
Lowest
23°F
2011-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
100°F
2003-05-28
Lowest
13°F
2011-05-01
Humidity
Highest
10.6 g/m³
1987-05-17
Lowest
1.8 g/m³
2004-05-07
Wind
Highest
23 mph
2004-05-10
Lowest
3 mph
2019-05-29
Gust
Highest
56 mph
2004-05-10
Lowest
11 mph
2011-05-13
Precip
Wettest
5.30 in
2011
Driest
0.27 in
2001
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