National park in Utah

Capitol Reef National Park Climat and Average Météo

Climat of Capitol Reef National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌙 8°C now🕔 5:11 PM local📅 Best: mai, juin, juillet, août and septembre

Climat in Capitol Reef National Park month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfémaravrmaijuijuisepoctnovdéLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MoisMax moyenneMin moyennePrécipitationsÉvaluation
janvier2°-6°11 mm★★☆☆☆
février6°-4°17 mm★★★☆☆
mars12°-1°18 mm★★★☆☆
avril16°2°15 mm★★★★☆
mai21°6°17 mm★★★★★
juin29°14°16 mm★★★★★
juillet31°17°19 mm★★★★★
août30°15°33 mm★★★★★
septembre25°11°12 mm★★★★★
octobre17°5°16 mm★★★★☆
novembre8°-1°15 mm★★★☆☆
décembre5°-4°7 mm★★★☆☆

Climat type: Semi-arid. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Capitol Reef National Park

Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.

Hottest day36°Caoû 4, 2026
Coldest night-18°Cfév 19, 2026
Wettest day17 mmmar 15, 2024

How Capitol Reef National Park compares avec nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Capitol Reef National Park.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Goblin Valley State Park53 km14°C+3°C warmer122 mm
Bryce Canyon National Park118 km8°C3°C cooler431 mm
Canyonlands National Park121 km15°C+4°C warmer127 mm
Dead Horse Point State Park133 km13°C+2°C warmer188 mm
Lake Powell144 km18°C+7°C warmer164 mm

Meilleur moment pour visiter Capitol Reef National Park

Go in mai, juin, juillet, août and septembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: janvier, février and décembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

janvier★★☆☆☆
février★★★☆☆
mars★★★☆☆
avril★★★★☆
mai★★★★★
juin★★★★★
juillet★★★★★
août★★★★★
septembre★★★★★
octobre★★★★☆
novembre★★★☆☆
décembre★★★☆☆

What this means for Capitol Reef National Park

Compared avec normal

Today is cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 9°C is 7.7°C below the 17°C typical for this month.

Pluie chance explained

A 36% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point – carry a layer, but do not cancel.

Voyage and driving

Visibilité is down à 0,2 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juin à août.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 27°C.

What à pack, what à skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell – 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, février and décembre – historically the least comfortable months here.

Résumé

Capitol Reef National Park is a national park in Utah. Capitol Reef National Park is a US national park known for the Waterpocket Fold and orchards.

Actuellement, il fait 8°C (47°F) in Capitol Reef National Park avec ciel dégagé. La température ressentie est de 5°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 4°C à 9°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 36%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 5.1/10 – marginal.

La meilleure période pour visiter Capitol Reef National Park is mai, juin, juillet, août and septembre. Le climat est semi-arid. janvier, février and décembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. juillet est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 31°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -6°C.

L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 276 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Goblin Valley State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park.

En termes simples. Today is cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 9°C is 7.7°C below the 17°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 3 PM à 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Capitol Reef National Park today at 8.7/10. Visibilité is down à 0,2 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Capitol Reef National Park

TypeNational park
StateUtah
PaysÉtats-Unis
ContinentAmérique du Nord
Coordonnées38°22′1.2″N 111°15′41.4″W (38.367, -111.2615)
Established1971
Known forthe Waterpocket Fold and orchards
Heure locale5:11 PM (UTC-06:00)
Meilleurs moismai, juin, juillet, août and septembre
ClimatSemi-arid

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Capitol Reef National Park?

Capitol Reef National Park is a national park in Utah. Its coordinates are 38.367, -111.2615. It lies in Amérique du Nord.

What is the weather like in Capitol Reef National Park maintenant?

It is currently 8°C (47°F) avec ciel dégagé. Humidité is 65% and wind is 12 km/h.

When is the best time à visit Capitol Reef National Park?

mai, juin, juillet, août and septembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Capitol Reef National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. janvier, février and décembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Capitol Reef National Park in?

Capitol Reef National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The heure locale is 5:11 PM.

What is the nearest airport à Capitol Reef National Park?

The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 276 km away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 428 km away.

What are the top things à do in Capitol Reef National Park?

Popular options include Goblin Valley State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Lake Powell and Arches National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prévisions and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Qualité de l’air and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climat averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Météo Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown.

Last updated octobre 23, 2026 at 5:11 PM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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