Horseshoe Bend Weather Forecast
Horseshoe Bend weather: 62°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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.
Weather in Horseshoe Bend right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:37 PM, Oct 1 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Horseshoe Bend
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 60° | 50% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 56° | 1% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 59° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 69° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 69° | 0% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 67° | 3% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 70° | 1% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 68° | 0% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 86° / 69° | 0% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 69° | 1% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 68° | 2% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 66° | 10% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 67° | 10% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 68° | 3% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 67° | 3% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 67° | 10% | 7 mph | 6 |
Climate in Horseshoe Bend month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 30° | 0,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 55° | 35° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 66° | 42° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 72° | 47° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 82° | 57° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 95° | 69° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 98° | 74° | 0,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 96° | 72° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 87° | 64° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 73° | 52° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 55° | 39° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 47° | 33° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Horseshoe Bend
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Air quality and pollen in Horseshoe Bend
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Horseshoe Bend
Go in April, May, June, August, September and October. 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.
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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 4:37 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 4:37 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
