The climate of Salt Lake City is widely-variable from
season to season. It's very dry, averaging from 14-20 inches (350-500 mm) of
precipitation per year, much of which falls as snow, which averages from 50-80
inches (125-200 cm) per year. The wide variation is due to the huge elevation
changes within the city; the lower amounts are the averages on the valley
floor. Summers are hot, long, and particularly dry, while winters are cold and
snowy.
Winter (mid-November to early March): Winter is generally a poor time to travel in Salt Lake
