Attraction in Arizona

Horseshoe Bend Map

Interactive map of Horseshoe Bend with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 62°F now🕔 1:02 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, August, September and October

Summary

Horseshoe Bend is a tourist attraction in Arizona. Horseshoe Bend is a landmark known for a meander of the Colorado River.

Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Horseshoe Bend with clear. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 60°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Horseshoe Bend is April, May, June, August, 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 98°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 30°F.

The closest major airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 210 mi away. Nearby highlights include Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon National Park and Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is in line with the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Horseshoe Bend 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 Horseshoe Bend

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Coordinates: 36°52′44.8″N 111°30′37.4″W (36.8791, -111.5104)

Quick facts about Horseshoe Bend

TypeAttraction
StateArizona
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates36°52′44.8″N 111°30′37.4″W (36.8791, -111.5104)
Known fora meander of the Colorado River
Local time1:02 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, August, September and October
ClimateSemi-arid

Neighboring attractions in Arizona

Sorted by distance from Horseshoe Bend.

Getting to Horseshoe Bend

By road, from nearby cities
  • Sedona · 140 mi · roughly 3.2 h driving
  • Moab · 159 mi · roughly 3.6 h driving
  • Las Vegas · 207 mi · roughly 4.8 h driving
  • Phoenix · 239 mi · roughly 5.5 h driving

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

Airports near Horseshoe Bend

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Harry Reid International AirportLAS210 miLas Vegas
Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPHX240 miPhoenix
Salt Lake City International AirportSLC271 miSalt Lake City

Things to do in Horseshoe Bend

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Horseshoe Bend.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Horseshoe Bend?

Horseshoe Bend is a tourist attraction in Arizona. Its coordinates are 36.8791, -111.5104. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Horseshoe Bend right now?

It is currently 62°F (17°C) with clear. Humidity is 52% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Horseshoe Bend?

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

What time zone is Horseshoe Bend in?

Horseshoe Bend observes America/Phoenix (UTC-07:00). The local time is 1:02 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Horseshoe Bend?

The closest airports are Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 210 mi away, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 240 mi away and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 271 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Horseshoe Bend?

Popular options include Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Colorado River and Grand Canyon National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 October 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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