Park climate1991–2020 climate normals2,087 m source elevationNASA POWER

Detailed twelve month meteorological profile based on representative point climatology for Utah

Zion National Park Monthly Climate Normals: Temperature, Precipitation, and Atmospheric Averages

Name: Zion National Park monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

Review long term climate averages for Zion National Park, featuring consistent temperature fluctuations, precipitation rates, humidity, wind speeds, and daylight hours. These data points provide a standardized view of atmospheric patterns at a representative coordinate from 1991 through 2020. This profile focuses strictly on historical climatology rather than daily weather observations, forecasts, or site wide conditions across varying elevations.

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Annual climate pattern

Comparing twelve months of temperature shifts and average daily precipitation rates across the calendar

Zion National Park Monthly Climate Normals: Annual Temperature and Precipitation Patterns

Long term temperature averages show a clear annual cycle at the representative elevation, with average maximums peaking in July at 34.46 degrees Celsius and average minimums dropping to minus 15.19 degrees Celsius in January. Based on 1991 to 2020 records for a single coordinate, average daily precipitation rates vary from 0.35 millimeters in June to 1.51 millimeters in February.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 8.8 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: December
Wettest month: February

Twelve-month climate

Compare long term historical averages of temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, and calculated daylight.

Zion National Park Monthly Climate: Twelve Month Temperature and Precipitation Normals

Historical baseline data covering 1991 to 2020 at a representative coordinate of 2087 meters elevation provides a detailed view of average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures alongside average daily precipitation rates. Evaluating monthly relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated average daylight hours reveals the long term seasonal patterns of the Zion National Park landscape across the entire calendar year.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-2 °C-15.2° to 10.9°	1.2 mm/day	67.3%	3.4 m/s	9.8 hours
February	-0.8 °C-13.5° to 13.1°	1.5 mm/day	64.8%	3.6 m/s	10.6 hours
March	3 °C-10.3° to 17.9°	1.2 mm/day	56.1%	3.8 m/s	11.8 hours
April	6.7 °C-6° to 22.6°	0.9 mm/day	47.9%	4 m/s	13 hours
May	12.2 °C-2.5° to 27.4°	0.7 mm/day	41.2%	3.6 m/s	14 hours
June	18.3 °C2.5° to 32.3°	0.4 mm/day	30.5%	3.6 m/s	14.5 hours
July	21.8 °C9.5° to 34.5°	1 mm/day	38.5%	2.8 m/s	14.3 hours
August	20.6 °C9.2° to 32.5°	1.1 mm/day	42.4%	2.8 m/s	13.4 hours
September	16.2 °C1.7° to 29.8°	0.9 mm/day	41.2%	3 m/s	12.2 hours
October	9.1 °C-5° to 24.2°	1.1 mm/day	46%	3.2 m/s	11 hours
November	2.4 °C-10.3° to 17.9°	0.8 mm/day	55.2%	3.3 m/s	10 hours
December	-2.2 °C-14.9° to 11.2°	1 mm/day	65.4%	3.4 m/s	9.5 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.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: December: -2.2 °C; July: 21.8 °C; Change from December to July: +24 °C
Precipitation: December: 1 mm/day; July: 1 mm/day; Change from December to July: 0 mm/day
Daylight: December: 9.5 hours; July: 14.3 hours; Change from December to July: +4.8 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing calculated seasonal contrasts in average temperature, daily precipitation, and daylight duration

Zion National Park Monthly Climate Highlights: Calculated Temperature and Rainfall Averages

Long-term climate averages from a representative canyon coordinate reveal seasonal contrasts, highlighting which months record the highest and lowest baseline averages for temperature, precipitation, and humidity. Evaluating these monthly comparisons helps trace the annual atmospheric cycle without representing localized daily weather extremes or uniform conditions across the park.

Warmest month: July21.8 °C
Coolest month: December-2.2 °C
Wettest month: February1.5 mm/day
Driest month: June0.4 mm/day
Most humid month: January67.3%
Windiest month: April4 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.5 hours

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Compare Zion National Park Climate Profiles with Other National Parks

Standardized monthly profiles provide a systematic framework for comparing the annual temperature patterns and precipitation rhythms of Zion National Park with other protected landscapes. Examining diverse geographic settings side by side clarifies how elevation and regional latitude shape key atmospheric variables like humidity, wind, and daylight over the year.