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Utah’s Hotter Summers Are Here to Stay | Salt Lake City News
Salt Lake City’s summers are hotter than ever, with average highs up 7.2 degrees since the 1920s and record-breaking heat already this year—including a 109-degree day and a tied record for warmest night. While extreme heat isn’t new, the trend since 2000 shows longer, more intense heatwaves, fueled by drought and less snowpack that heats the land. Utah’s nine warmest summers since 2000 mirror a broader Western trend, and even cooler years exist—but the overall pattern is unmistakable: heat is spreading beyond summer months, turning Marches warmer and Septembers hotter. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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