This isn’t Utah’s hottest summer. So why does it feel like it?

Scientists say an exceptionally hot start to 2026, combined with the mental strain of prolonged heat, may explain why many Utahns say this summer feels especially difficult.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Salt Lake City skyline glows in the setting sun on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Salt Lake City skyline glows in the setting sun on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

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