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Weather on March 12

Salt Lake City, UT

55 Years of Data

Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
35°F
Warmest
2012
59°F avg
Coldest
1976
23°F avg

About This Date

March 12th in Salt Lake City, UT typically brings cool spring weather, with average highs around 54°F and lows near 35°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 12th was in 2012 (59°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (23°F) — a 36°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 30% of recorded March 12th dates, with snow falling 5% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3.8"). The last decade has been 1.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for March 12th in Salt Lake City, UT? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
1.3°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202670°41°55°
202561°45°53°
202449°37°43°0.94"
202350°35°43°0.1"
202255°34°44°
202152°25°39°
202056°44°50°
201953°31°42°0.53"
201864°43°53°
201759°43°51°
201661°44°52°
201558°42°50°0.13"
201456°31°44°
201356°45°50°
2012warmest68°50°59°
201153°41°47°0.23"
201054°28°41°
200945°25°35°
200854°36°45°
200765°36°50°
200637°28°33°0.64"3.8"
200565°38°51°
200455°32°44°
200363°39°51°
200253°41°47°0.1"
200147°28°37°
200048°37°43°0.03"
199945°32°38°
199859°38°48°
199758°39°49°
199657°43°50°1.57"
199565°47°56°1.22"
199457°36°46°
199341°28°35°
199258°42°50°
199147°28°37°
199033°22°27°0.13"
198967°47°57°
198835°26°31°
198764°38°51°
198648°36°42°0.1"
198534°25°29°
198452°36°44°0.03"
198360°39°50°
198247°26°36°0.58"0.2"
198153°38°45°
198050°32°41°1.02"2"
197959°35°47°
197847°36°41°0.58"
197751°26°39°
1976coldest31°16°23°
197546°28°37°
197465°36°50°
197345°32°38°0.41"
197270°36°53°
197163°42°52°
56 years of data from SALT LAKE TRIAD CTR

Salt Lake City, UT Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Salt Lake City, UT Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"3.4"6.8"JFMAMJJASOND2.5"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Salt Lake City, UT Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Salt Lake City, UT

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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