National park in Utah

Arches National Park Map

Interactive map of Arches National Park with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☀️ 59°F now🕔 4:57 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August and September

Summary

Arches National Park is a national park in Utah. Arches National Park is a US national park known for over 2,000 natural sandstone arches.

Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in Arches National Park with clear sky. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 48°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 29%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Arches National Park is April, 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 97°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 23°F.

The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 190 mi away. Nearby highlights include Dead Horse Point State Park, Canyonlands National Park, Goblin Valley State Park and Capitol Reef National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is 5.6°F below the 70°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Arches National Park today at 9.1/10. 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 Arches National Park

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Coordinates: 38°43′59.2″N 109°35′33″W (38.7331, -109.5925)

Quick facts about Arches National Park

TypeNational park
StateUtah
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates38°43′59.2″N 109°35′33″W (38.7331, -109.5925)
Established1971
Known forover 2,000 natural sandstone arches
Local time4:57 PM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August and September
ClimateSemi-arid

Neighboring national parks in Utah

Sorted by distance from Arches National Park.

Getting to Arches National Park

By road, from nearby cities
  • Moab · 11 mi · roughly 16 min driving
  • Aspen · 152 mi · roughly 3.5 h driving
  • Park City · 167 mi · roughly 3.8 h driving
  • Salt Lake City · 186 mi · roughly 4.3 h driving

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

Airports near Arches National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Salt Lake City International AirportSLC190 miSalt Lake City
Denver International AirportDEN274 miDenver

Things to do in Arches National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Arches National Park.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Arches National Park?

Arches National Park is a national park in Utah. Its coordinates are 38.7331, -109.5925. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Arches National Park right now?

It is currently 59°F (15°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 36% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Arches National Park?

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

What time zone is Arches National Park in?

Arches National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 4:57 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Arches National Park?

The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 190 mi away and Denver International Airport (DEN), 274 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Arches National Park?

Popular options include Dead Horse Point State Park, Canyonlands National Park, Goblin Valley State Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Mesa Verde National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - 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 25, 2026 at 4:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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