Aug 30, 2022 - News

Utah faces another week of triple-digit temperatures

Forecast shows highs of at least 100 degrees all week.

This week's forecast. Image: National Weather Service

Maybe you thought it was over. You saw the gradual drop in overnight temps, the sun rising a bit later and the Halloween decorations in stores. And you got stupidly optimistic.

  • 😈 HAH.

What's happening: Temperatures are projected to reach at least 100° for the next six days in the Salt Lake City area, according to the National Weather Service.

  • Look for highs of at least 101° from Wednesday through Saturday.
  • Friday is expected to peak at 103°!

By the numbers: Temps have reached 100° in September only three times previously: once in 2020, 2019 and 1979.

  • No September day on record has ever been hotter than 100°.

Salt Lake City has already obliterated the record number of days with triple-digit temperatures in a single year — 25 so far compared to 21 in 2021, 1994 and 1960.

  • We also tied the record for the hottest day ever recorded: 107°.

The bottom line: Aaaaaaaaaaaaauuuuuggghhhhrhrhrrh.

avatar

Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Salt Lake City.

🌱

Support local journalism by becoming a member.

Learn more

More Salt Lake City stories

No stories could be found

Salt Lake Citypostcard

Get a free daily digest of the most important news in your backyard with Axios Salt Lake City.

🌱

Support local journalism by becoming a member.

Learn more