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Salt Lake City has a hot-summer humid continental climate that provides extreme temperatures depending on the season. Summers tend to be very hot, while winters are cold and snowy. The hottest month of the year is July, with average daily temperatures of 93°F (34°C), while the coldest month of the year is January, which has an average daily temperature of 30°F (-1°C). A lot of snow can fall for large parts of the year, from October through to late April.
Tourism has always played a big part in Salt Lake City's economy but saw a major surge in the wake of the 2002 Winter Olympics, which really showed off the beauty of the city and its surrounding landscape. Lots of outdoor activities like skiing, mountain biking, climbing, mountaineering, hiking, and more can all be enjoyed around Salt Lake City. For something a little more relaxing, the city also has lots of restaurants, live shows, bars, and historic buildings like the Union Pacific Depot and Salt Lake Temple.
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