The weather in August in Canyonlands National Park

It's hot in August in Canyonlands National Park with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 22°C.

August is a good month to be in Canyonlands National Park for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Canyonlands National Park, Utah. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 41°C in 2020, Canyonlands National Park reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 43 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Canyonlands National Park

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Canyonlands National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Canyonlands National Park New York
Average temperature 34°C 30°C
Max. temperature 36°C 31°C
Min. temperature 16°C -5°C
Total precipitation 43 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 7 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Canyonlands National Park with hot temps, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights around 20°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 34°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Canyonlands National Park is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in August in Canyonlands National Park

Temperature in August in Canyonlands National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August 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.

Daily Precipitation in August in Canyonlands National Park

Total precipitation in August in Canyonlands National Park over the years

Daily UV index in August in Canyonlands National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Canyonlands National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.