Every figure below links to its source. We left out anything we couldn’t verify.
Summer heat
- July 2024 was the seventh-warmest July on record in Salt Lake City, running about 3°F above average, according to a National Weather Service meteorologist. July 2022 remains the hottest on record. (KUER, July 26, 2024)
- Salt Lake City International Airport hit 106°F on July 11, 2024. (ABC4 July 2024 recap)
Population growth
- Utah’s population reached 3,506,838 on July 1, 2024, up 50,392 residents (1.5%) from a year earlier. (Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute / Utah Population Committee)
- Utah County added 21,853 residents, more than 43% of the state’s growth that year. (same source)
What it means for homeowners
Hot summers and a growing population put more demand on local HVAC shops. If you’re planning an install, it helps to plan ahead of peak season.