River in Arizona

Geography of Colorado River

Geography of Colorado River: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

🌙 94°F now🕔 12:38 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, September and October

Geography of Colorado River

Latitude36.1069
Longitude-112.1129
HemisphereNorthern

Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is 0 mi to the north, Grand Canyon National Park is 0 mi to the north, Havasu Falls is 34 mi to the west and Horseshoe Bend is 63 mi to the north-east.

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Coordinates: 36°6′24.8″N 112°6′46.4″W (36.1069, -112.1129)

Quick facts about Colorado River

TypeRiver
StateArizona
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates36°6′24.8″N 112°6′46.4″W (36.1069, -112.1129)
Length1.448 mi
Known forthe river that carved the Grand Canyon
Local time12:38 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, September and October
ClimateSemi-arid

Summary

Colorado River is a river in Arizona. Colorado River is a river known as the river that carved the Grand Canyon.

Right now it is 94°F (34°C) in Colorado River with clear. It feels like 88°F. Today runs from 68°F to 106°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Colorado River is April, May, June, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 101°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.

The closest major airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 170 mi away. Nearby highlights include Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Grand Canyon National Park, Havasu Falls and Horseshoe Bend.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 106°F is 8.8°F above the 97°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Colorado River today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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

Climate in Colorado River month by month

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January51°34°1,0 in★★★☆☆
February60°38°1,8 in★★★☆☆
March69°44°1,4 in★★★★
April74°47°0,9 in★★★★★
May85°57°0,4 in★★★★★
June98°69°0,6 in★★★★
July101°73°0,6 in★★★★
August97°72°1,1 in★★★★
September90°65°0,4 in★★★★★
October79°56°1,3 in★★★★
November63°43°1,1 in★★★★
December56°38°0,5 in★★★★

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Colorado River?

Colorado River is a river in Arizona. Its coordinates are 36.1069, -112.1129. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Colorado River right now?

It is currently 94°F (34°C) with clear. Humidity is 16% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Colorado River?

April, May, June, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Colorado River, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Colorado River in?

Colorado River observes America/Phoenix (UTC-07:00). The local time is 12:38 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Colorado River?

The closest airports are Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 170 mi away and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 185 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Colorado River?

Popular options include Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Grand Canyon National Park, Havasu Falls, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (rivers) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 August 23, 2026 at 12:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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