Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,995 m source elevationNASA POWER

Annual cycles of temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration

Capitol Reef National Park: monthly climate

Name: Capitol Reef National Park monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

At the representative location for Capitol Reef National Park, monthly mean temperatures range from -1.9 to 23.8 °C (1991–2020). Compare precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight for each month.

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Annual climate pattern

Comparing twelve months of average temperature ranges and daily precipitation trends.

Capitol Reef National Park Annual Temperature and Precipitation Patterns

Long-term climatology for Capitol Reef National Park reveals a wide thermal range, with average monthly mean temperatures rising from a low of -1.92 °C in December to a peak of 23.83 °C in July. Average daily precipitation rates drop to a minimum of 0.32 mm per day in June before rising to a maximum daily average of 0.98 mm in August, based on long-term historical records.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 9.8 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: December
Wettest month: August

Twelve-month climate

Compare historical temperature ranges, daily precipitation, relative humidity, and calculated daylight.

Capitol Reef National Park Weather by Month: Twelve Month Climate Normals

Evaluating the twelve monthly climate records for Capitol Reef National Park reveals seasonal shifts in average temperature bounds, average daily precipitation, and relative humidity at a representative elevation of 1995 meters. Comparing wind speeds and calculated average daylight hours across the calendar year provides a reliable baseline for understanding the long-term climatology of the region.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-1.8 °C-14.1° to 11°	0.7 mm/day	63.7%	3.4 m/s	9.7 hours
February	-0.1 °C-11.9° to 13.6°	0.7 mm/day	59.3%	3.7 m/s	10.6 hours
March	3.9 °C-8.2° to 19.3°	0.6 mm/day	51%	4.1 m/s	11.8 hours
April	7.8 °C-5.3° to 23.9°	0.6 mm/day	43.9%	4.5 m/s	13 hours
May	13.7 °C-1.7° to 29°	0.6 mm/day	37.4%	4.1 m/s	14.1 hours
June	20.2 °C4.1° to 34.1°	0.3 mm/day	26.5%	4.3 m/s	14.6 hours
July	23.8 °C11.4° to 35.9°	0.8 mm/day	32.3%	3.3 m/s	14.4 hours
August	22.2 °C10.5° to 33.9°	1 mm/day	38%	3.1 m/s	13.4 hours
September	17.2 °C2.3° to 31°	0.9 mm/day	37.7%	3.4 m/s	12.2 hours
October	9.7 °C-4.5° to 25.3°	0.9 mm/day	43.6%	3.5 m/s	11 hours
November	2.6 °C-9.3° to 18°	0.5 mm/day	52.4%	3.4 m/s	9.9 hours
December	-1.9 °C-13.8° to 11.4°	0.5 mm/day	61.7%	3.3 m/s	9.4 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

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Second month

Mean temperature: December: -1.9 °C; July: 23.8 °C; Change from December to July: +25.8 °C
Precipitation: December: 0.5 mm/day; July: 0.8 mm/day; Change from December to July: +0.3 mm/day
Daylight: December: 9.4 hours; July: 14.4 hours; Change from December to July: +5 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Analyzing the monthly variance of temperature, precipitation, and wind at a representative park elevation

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights for Capitol Reef National Park

Climatological data from a representative elevation in Capitol Reef National Park provides the basis for comparing warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest months based on thirty year monthly averages. Reviewing calculated monthly trends instead of extreme weather records provides an objective overview of relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration throughout the annual cycle.

Warmest month: July23.8 °C
Coolest month: December-1.9 °C
Wettest month: August1 mm/day
Driest month: June0.3 mm/day
Most humid month: January63.7%
Windiest month: April4.5 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.6 hours

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Compare Capitol Reef National Park Climate with Other National Park Profiles

Comparing Capitol Reef National Park climate normals with profiles from other protected areas provides key insights into regional atmospheric variance. Standardized monthly values for temperature, precipitation, humidity, and daylight patterns highlight the distinct ecological conditions that shape adjacent conservation landscapes.

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