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The climate of Canyonlands National Park

The current climate in Canyonlands 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 20°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Canyonlands National Park, Utah.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Canyonlands National Park in recent years was 43°C in July 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -8°C in December 2020.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Canyonlands National Park gets 231 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 47 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Canyonlands National Park?

The best time to visit Canyonlands 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 Canyonlands 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.

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Climate Table of Canyonlands National Park

The climate table of Canyonlands 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
Temp. max (°C) 3 9 16 21 25 34 36 34 30 21 13 5
Temp. min (°C) -7 -4 1 5 11 17 21 19 14 6 -2 -6
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Precipitation (mm) 9,8 12 20 18 28 10 21 43 17 20 13 19
Snow (cm) 13 11 1,5 0,9 0 0 0 0 0 0,1 2,8 18
UV Index 5 6 8 9 9 10 10 9 8 7 5 4

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Canyonlands National Park, Utah. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Canyonlands National Park

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Yearly Temperature in Canyonlands National Park

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Canyonlands National Park, Utah. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Canyonlands National Park

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Canyonlands National Park

Average Snowfall per Month in Canyonlands National Park

Total Yearly Snowfall in Canyonlands National Park

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Canyonlands National Park, Utah. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Canyonlands National Park

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Average weather in Canyonlands National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Canyonlands National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.