The weather in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is usually typical for the high deserts. Summers are extremely hot with little, if any, shade. Winters are moderately cold with night time lows often below freezing. Spring weather is highly variable and unpredictable with extended periods of winds. Fall weather is usually nice and mild, a great time to beat the heat (and the crowds!).
Temperatures can range from 110° F (38°C) in June & July to O° F (-16°C) in December & January. Precipitation is generally light (less than 6 inches--15.2cm-- annually) though heavy rains and flash flooding is possible during the summer and fall "monsoons."
We recommend lightweight, light colored clothing for summer, including a hat. Layers of clothing are best for other times of the year.
Temperatures
Average
Average
Rain/
Lake
High
Low
Snow
Surface
January
42F
6C
24F
-4C
.47 in
1.2 cm
46F
8C
February
51F
11C
30F
-1C
.43 in
1.1 cm
46F
8C
March
58F
14C
36F
2C
.73 in
1.9 cm
54F
12C
April
68F
20C
43F
6C
.34 in
0.9 cm
54F
12C
May
80F
27C
53F
12C
.43 in
1.1 cm
64F
18C
June
91F
33C
62F
17C
.20 in
0.5 cm
71F
22C
July
97F
36C
69F
21C
.47 in
1.2 cm
78F
26C
August
94F
34C
67F
19C
.67 in
1.7 cm
79F
26C
September
85F
29C
58F
14C
.54 in
1.4 cm
74F
23C
October
71F
22C
47F
8C
.78 in
2.0 cm
67F
19C
November
55F
13C
35F
2C
.59 in
1.5 cm
61F
16C
December
46F
8C
27F
-3C
.51 in
1.3 cm
51F
11C
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