What’s the climate like in Arches National Park?
The current climate in Arches National Park features temperatures ranging from a high of 36°C to a low of 3°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -8°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Arches National Park in recent years was 43°C in July 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -9°C in December 2020.
On average, Arches National Park gets 221 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 44 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Arches National Park?
The best time to visit Arches National Park for sunny weather is April through June and August through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Arches National Park. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Arches National Park
The climate table of Arches National Park shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 3 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -7 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 7 | -2 | -6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 11 | 26 | 15 | 21 | 15 | 8,8 | 20 | 34 | 17 | 28 | 14 | 11 |
| Snow (cm) | 16 | 15 | 1,2 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 3,1 | 9,0 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 21°C
- Highest temperature: 36°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in January
- Precipitation*: 221 mm per year, averaging 18 mm per month
- Snowfall: 44 cm per year
- Driest months: 8,8 mm in June, 11 mm in January and December
- Wettest months: 34 mm in August, 28 mm in October and 26 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Arches National Park
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Arches National Park, Utah. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Arches National Park
This graph shows how much rainfall Arches National Park, Utah, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Arches National Park
This graph shows how much snow Arches National Park, Utah, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Arches National Park
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Arches National Park, Utah. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Arches National Park
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Arches National Park, Utah. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Arches National Park
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Arches National Park, Utah, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Arches National Park
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Arches National Park, Utah, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Arches National Park by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Arches National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
