Weather

Southeast Utah is part of the Colorado Plateau, a "high desert" region that experiences wide temperature fluctuations, sometimes over 40 degrees in a single day. The temperate—and most popular—seasons are spring (April through May) and fall (mid-September through October), when daytime highs average 60º to 80ºF (15º to 26ºC) and lows average 30º to 50ºF (-1º to 10ºC) .

Summer temperatures often exceed 100ºF (37ºC), making strenuous exercise difficult. Late summer monsoon season brings violent storm cells which often cause flash floods.

Winters are cold, with highs averaging 30º to 50ºF (-1º to 10ºC), and lows averaging 0º to 20ºF (-17º to -6ºC). Though large snowfalls are uncommon (except in nearby mountains), even small amounts of snow or ice can make local trails and roads impassable.

Current Conditions and Weather throughout Canyonlands

Weather can vary throughout the districts of Canyonlands. Make sure to check the forecast for your intended destination before you head out.

 

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Almanac

Temperatures measured in degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation measured in inches.

Month Average High Average Low Extreme High Extreme Low Days Above 100 Days Below 32 Average Precipitation
Jan

44

22

63

-1

0

28

0.49
Feb

52

28

73

9

0

22

0.45

March

64

35

87

13

0

10

0.71

April

71

42

93

25

0

3

0.73

May

82

51

105

33

1

0

0.79

June

93

60

110

43

6

0

0.44

July

100

67

116

51

16

0

1.02

Aug

97

66

109

44

12

0

1.00

Sept

88

55

105

36

1

0

0.93

Oct

74

42

106

23

0

2

1.21

Nov

56

30

79

12

0

18

0.73

Dec

45

23

69

5

0

26

0.63

Last updated: November 10, 2022

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