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Capitol Reef Country

71°F

Partly Sunny

Wind 7 mph W

FRI

High 93°F Low 69°F

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SAT

High 89°F Low 67°F

Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SUN

High 89°F Low 67°F

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

MON

High 87°F Low 66°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

TUE

High 87°F Low 66°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WED

High 89°F Low 66°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

THU

High 90°F Low 67°F

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Weather in Capitol Reef National Park follows a high desert climate pattern, bringing warm summers, cool winters, and sunny skies throughout much of the year. Located in south-central Utah, the region experiences four distinct seasons, each offering a different way to experience the park’s red rock landscapes.

Spring and fall are especially inviting, with comfortable temperatures for hiking, scenic drives, and exploring the park’s orchards and canyon trails. Summer brings long days that are ideal for early morning adventures and stargazing, while winter offers a quieter side of Capitol Reef, with occasional snow highlighting the cliffs and mesas.

Understanding Capitol Reef weather can help you choose the best time to visit and prepare for changing desert conditions.

Historic Weather

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Weather Table

Month
Average High (F)
Average Low (°F)
Record  High (°F)
Record  Low (°F)
January
41°
20°
69°
-9°
February
47°
26°
72°
-7°
March
58°
34°
80°
10°
April
65°
39°
91°
18°
May
74°
48°
97°
28°
June
87°
58°
104°
35°
July
91°
65°
104°
44°
August
88°
63°
102°
42°
September
80°
55°
99°
30°
October
66°
43°
91°
12°
November
51°
31°
77°
5°
December
40°
21°
69°
-8°

Weather Table

Month
Average High (F)
Average Low (°F)
Record  High (°F)
Record  Low (°F)
January
41°
20°
69°
-9°
February
47°
26°
72°
-7°
March
58°
34°
80°
10°
April
65°
39°
91°
18°
May
74°
48°
97°
28°
June
87°
58°
104°
35°
July
91°
65°
104°
44°
August
88°
63°
102°
42°
September
80°
55°
99°
30°
October
66°
43°
91°
12°
November
51°
31°
77°
5°
December
40°
21°
69°
-8°

Weather Table

Month
Average High (F)
Average Low (°F)
Record  High (°F)
Record  Low (°F)
January
41°
20°
69°
-9°
February
47°
26°
72°
-7°
March
58°
34°
80°
10°
April
65°
39°
91°
18°
May
74°
48°
97°
28°
June
87°
58°
104°
35°
July
91°
65°
104°
44°
August
88°
63°
102°
42°
September
80°
55°
99°
30°
October
66°
43°
91°
12°
November
51°
31°
77°
5°
December
40°
21°
69°
-8°
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Average Low (°F)
Record  High (°F)
Record  Low (°F)
Month
Average High (F)
Average Low (°F)
Record  High (°F)
Record  Low (°F)
January
41°
20°
69°
-9°
February
47°
26°
72°
-7°
March
58°
34°
80°
10°
April
65°
39°
91°
18°
May
74°
48°
97°
28°
June
87°
58°
104°
35°
July
91°
65°
104°
44°
August
88°
63°
102°
42°
September
80°
55°
99°
30°
October
66°
43°
91°
12°
November
51°
31°
77°
5°
December
40°
21°
69°
-8°