Geography of Dead Horse Point State Park
Geography of Dead Horse Point State Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Dead Horse Point State Park
Grand County is 12 mi to the north-east, Moab is 12 mi to the north-east, Canyonlands National Park is 13 mi to the south-west and Arches National Park is 19 mi to the north-east.
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Coordinates: 38°28′53.8″N 109°44′25.4″W (38.4816, -109.7404)
Quick facts about Dead Horse Point State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Utah |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 38°28′53.8″N 109°44′25.4″W (38.4816, -109.7404) |
| Established | 1959 |
| Known for | an overlook above the Colorado gooseneck |
| Local time | 6:43 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Semi-arid |
Summary
Dead Horse Point State Park is a state park in Utah. Dead Horse Point State Park is known for an overlook above the Colorado gooseneck.
Right now it is 77°F (25°C) in Dead Horse Point State Park with mainly clear. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 70°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Dead Horse Point State Park is May, June, July, August and September. 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 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 23°F.
The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 199 mi away. Nearby highlights include Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Goblin Valley State Park and Capitol Reef National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is in line with the 88°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Dead Horse Point State Park today at 9.4/10. 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 Dead Horse Point State Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 23° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 30° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 57° | 37° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 64° | 42° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 72° | 50° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 87° | 64° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 91° | 69° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 88° | 66° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 79° | 59° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 65° | 47° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 49° | 33° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 41° | 28° | 0,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dead Horse Point State Park?
Dead Horse Point State Park is a state park in Utah. Its coordinates are 38.4816, -109.7404. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Dead Horse Point State Park right now?
It is currently 77°F (25°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 35% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Dead Horse Point State Park?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Dead Horse Point State Park, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dead Horse Point State Park in?
Dead Horse Point State Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 6:43 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Dead Horse Point State Park?
The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 199 mi away and Denver International Airport (DEN), 287 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Dead Horse Point State Park?
Popular options include Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Goblin Valley State Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Monument Valley and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, 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 6:43 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
