Weather

Even in wintertime, Rainbow Bridge draws visitors to enjoy its beauty.

At Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument, summers are extremely hot with little, if any, shade. Winters are moderately cold with night time lows often below freezing. Spring weather is highly variable with extended periods of strong winds. Fall is generally mild. Temperatures range from 110°F (43°C) in June & July to 0°F (-18°C) in December & January. Although precipitation is generally less than 6 inches (15cm) annually, both heavy rains and flash flooding can occur. Recommend lightweight, light colored clothing in summer, including a hat. Layers of clothing are best other times of year.

 

Average Weather at Rainbow Bridge

Data taken from Bullfrog, UT in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Temperatures at Rainbow Bridge may be higher due to the depth and width of the canyon.

Weather	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December	Annual
Mean Annual Temperature (°F/°C)	35.8 / 2.1	40.7 / 4.8	49.8 / 9.9	58 / 14.4	68.1 / 20	80.1 / 26.7	86.5 / 30.3	83.1 / 28.4	74.4 / 23.5	60 / 15.5	46.2 / 7.9	36.3 / 2.4	60.1 / 15.6
Mean Minimum Temperature (°F/°C)	17 / -8.3	20 / -6.7	26 / -3.3	33 / 0.5	42 / 5.6	53 / 11.7	64 / 17.8	61 / 16.1	49 / 9.4	35 / 1.7	23 / -5	17 / -8.3	15 / -9.4
Mean Maximum Temperature (°F/°C)	57 / 13.9	65 / 18.3	77 / 25	87 / 30.5	96 / 35.6	105 / 40.5	108 / 42.2	103 / 39.4	100 / 37.8	88 / 31.1	73 / 22.8	60 / 15.5	105 / 40.5
Mean Annual Precipitation (in/cm)	0.65 / 1.65	0.57 / 1.45	0.53 / 1.34	0.31 / 0.79	0.29 / 0.74	0.16 / 0.41	0.31 / 0.79	0.55 / 1.39	0.7 / 1.78	0.82 / 2.08	0.36 / 0.914	0.52 / 1.32	5.98 / 15.19

 

National Weather Service Marine Forecasts

Check the Marine webpage for 3-day forecasts and specific information on Lake Powell conditions. Mouse over Lake Powell on the map for an overview, then select either Arizona or Utah side for in-depth area forecasts.

 

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Rainbow Bridge Weather Forecast

This is a general forecast for the weather at Rainbow Bridge. Keep in mind that there is no weather station near Rainbow Bridge, so one far away may be providing this information. The information may or may not be accurate for Rainbow Bridge. Check the Glen Canyon weather page for local info, or the forecast from home before you leave on your journey.

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Lat: 37.07817840339342 Long: -110.96442806373125

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