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Things to Do in Moab

Top things to do in Moab: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

🌙 80°F now🕔 11:24 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August and September👥 5.300

Things to do in Moab

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Moab.

Map of Moab

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Coordinates: 38°34′23.9″N 109°32′59.3″W (38.5733, -109.5498)

Weather in Moab right now

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80°F
Mainly clear · feels like 80°F
Humidity42%
Wind5 mph ESE
Gusts14 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover27%
Pressure881 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 42 mi
Air quality44 · Good
Sunrise6:38 AM
Sunset8:02 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 70%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:24 PM, Aug 22 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Best time to visit Moab

Go in April, May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

Summary

Moab is a city in Utah. Moab is known for Base for Arches and Canyonlands. It has a population of about 5.300.

Right now it is 80°F (27°C) in Moab with mainly clear. It feels like 80°F. Today runs from 74°F to 97°F. Chance of precipitation is 12%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Moab 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 99°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 26°F.

The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 200 mi away. Nearby highlights include Arches National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Canyonlands National Park and Goblin Valley State Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 97°F is in line with the 95°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. outdoors is the strongest bet in Moab 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Moab?

Moab is a city in Utah. Its coordinates are 38.5733, -109.5498. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Moab right now?

It is currently 80°F (27°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 42% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Moab?

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

What time zone is Moab in?

Moab observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 11:24 PM.

How many people live in Moab?

Moab has a population of approximately 5.300.

What is the nearest airport to Moab?

The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 200 mi away and Denver International Airport (DEN), 276 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Moab?

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

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 22, 2026 at 11:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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