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Capitol Reef National Park Klimaat and Average Weer

Klimaat of Capitol Reef National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌙 8°C now🕔 10:00 AM local📅 Best: mei, juni, juli, augustus and september

Klimaat in Capitol Reef National Park month by month

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

janfebmaaaprmeijunjulaugsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MaandGem. maximumGem. minimumNeerslagBeoordeling
januari2°-6°11 mm★★☆☆☆
februari6°-4°17 mm★★★☆☆
maart12°-1°18 mm★★★☆☆
april16°2°15 mm★★★★☆
mei21°6°17 mm★★★★★
juni29°14°16 mm★★★★★
juli31°17°19 mm★★★★★
augustus30°15°33 mm★★★★★
september25°11°12 mm★★★★★
oktober17°5°16 mm★★★★☆
november8°-1°15 mm★★★☆☆
december5°-4°7 mm★★★☆☆

Klimaat type: Semi-arid. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Capitol Reef National Park

Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.

Hottest day36°Caug 4, 2026
Coldest night-18°Cfeb 19, 2026
Wettest day17 mmmaa 15, 2024

How Capitol Reef National Park compares met nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Capitol Reef National Park.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Goblin Valley State Park53 km14°C+3°C warmer122 mm
Bryce Canyon National Park118 km8°C3°C cooler431 mm
Canyonlands National Park121 km15°C+4°C warmer127 mm
Dead Horse Point State Park133 km13°C+2°C warmer188 mm
Lake Powell144 km18°C+7°C warmer164 mm

Beste reistijd Capitol Reef National Park

Go in mei, juni, juli, augustus and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januari★★☆☆☆
februari★★★☆☆
maart★★★☆☆
april★★★★☆
mei★★★★★
juni★★★★★
juli★★★★★
augustus★★★★★
september★★★★★
oktober★★★★☆
november★★★☆☆
december★★★☆☆

What this means for Capitol Reef National Park

Compared met normal

Today is cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 9°C is 7.7°C below the 17°C typical for this month.

Regen chance explained

A 36% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point – carry a layer, but do not cancel.

Reizen and driving

Zichtbaarheid is down en 0,2 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni en augustus.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 27°C.

What en pack, what en skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell – 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.

Samenvatting

Capitol Reef National Park is a national park in Utah. Capitol Reef National Park is a US national park known for the Waterpocket Fold and orchards.

Op dit moment is het 8°C (47°F) in Capitol Reef National Park met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 5°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 4°C en 9°C. De kans op neerslag is 36%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 5.1/10 – matig.

De beste tijd om Capitol Reef National Park is mei, juni, juli, augustus and september. Het klimaat is semi-arid. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 31°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -6°C.

De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 276 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Goblin Valley State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park.

Kort gezegd. Today is cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 9°C is 7.7°C below the 17°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 3 PM en 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Capitol Reef National Park today at 8.7/10. Zichtbaarheid is down en 0,2 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance.

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

Quick facts about Capitol Reef National Park

TypeNational park
StateUtah
LandVerenigde Staten
ContinentNoord-Amerika
Coördinaten38°22′1.2″N 111°15′41.4″W (38.367, -111.2615)
Established1971
Known forthe Waterpocket Fold and orchards
Lokale tijd10:00 AM (UTC-06:00)
Beste maandenmei, juni, juli, augustus and september
KlimaatSemi-arid

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Capitol Reef National Park?

Capitol Reef National Park is a national park in Utah. Its coordinates are 38.367, -111.2615. It lies in Noord-Amerika.

What is the weather like in Capitol Reef National Park nu?

It is currently 8°C (47°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 65% and wind is 12 km/h.

When is the best time en visit Capitol Reef National Park?

mei, juni, juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Capitol Reef National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Capitol Reef National Park in?

Capitol Reef National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The lokale tijd is 10:00 AM.

What is the nearest airport en Capitol Reef National Park?

The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 276 km away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 428 km away.

What are the top things en do in Capitol Reef National Park?

Popular options include Goblin Valley State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Lake Powell and Arches National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Voorspelling and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luchtkwaliteit and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klimaat averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weer Service.
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 oktober 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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