UNESCO World Heritage Site in Arizona

Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Map

Interactive map of Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 87°F now🕔 4:31 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, September and October

Summary

Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Arizona. Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for a mile-deep river canyon.

Right now it is 87°F (31°C) in Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with overcast. It feels like 84°F. Today runs from 72°F to 96°F. Chance of precipitation is 16%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.3/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) 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 National Park, Colorado River, Havasu Falls and Horseshoe Bend.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 96°F is in line with the 97°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. driving is the strongest bet in Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) today at 8.8/10. 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.

Map of Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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

Quick facts about Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
StateArizona
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates36°6′24.8″N 112°6′46.4″W (36.1069, -112.1129)
UNESCO inscription1979
Known fora mile-deep river canyon
Local time4:31 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, September and October
ClimateSemi-arid

Getting to Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

By road, from nearby cities
  • Sedona · 88 mi · roughly 2 h driving
  • Las Vegas · 169 mi · roughly 3.9 h driving
  • Phoenix · 184 mi · roughly 4.2 h driving
  • Moab · 221 mi · roughly 5.1 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Harry Reid International AirportLAS170 miLas Vegas
Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPHX185 miPhoenix

Things to do in Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?

Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Arizona. Its coordinates are 36.1069, -112.1129. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) right now?

It is currently 87°F (31°C) with overcast. Humidity is 29% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?

April, May, June, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in?

Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) observes America/Phoenix (UTC-07:00). The local time is 4:31 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?

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 Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?

Popular options include Grand Canyon National Park, Colorado River, Havasu Falls, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - 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 25, 2026 at 4:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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