Slide Rock State Park Weather Forecast
Slide Rock State Park weather: 88°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Slide Rock State Park is a state park in Arizona. Slide Rock State Park is known for a natural water slide in Oak Creek.
Right now it is 88°F (31°C) in Slide Rock State Park with overcast. It feels like 91°F. Today runs from 73°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 13%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Slide Rock State Park is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and November tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 29°F.
The closest major airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 105 mi away. Nearby highlights include Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park and Havasu Falls.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 94°F is 5.6°F above the 89°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. driving is the strongest bet in Slide Rock State Park today at 9.3/10. 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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Weather in Slide Rock State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:24 PM, Aug 22 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Slide Rock State Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 73° | 13% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 74° | 13% | 23 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 72° | 15% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 95° / 70° | 3% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 74° | 5% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 98° / 74° | 2% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 75° | 5% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 74° | 6% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 96° / 72° | 14% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 95° / 73° | 18% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 72° | 12% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 71° | 26% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 92° / 70° | 27% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 92° / 70° | 29% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 92° / 67° | 32% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 91° / 68° | 32% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 8 |
Climate in Slide Rock State Park 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 | 49° | 29° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 56° | 33° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 62° | 37° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 66° | 39° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 77° | 49° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 89° | 61° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 91° | 65° | 1,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 89° | 64° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 82° | 58° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 73° | 48° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 58° | 37° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 56° | 35° | 0,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Slide Rock State Park
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Best time to visit Slide Rock State Park
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Slide Rock State Park?
Slide Rock State Park is a state park in Arizona. Its coordinates are 34.9442, -111.7531. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Slide Rock State Park right now?
It is currently 88°F (31°C) with overcast. Humidity is 43% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Slide Rock State Park?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Slide Rock State Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Slide Rock State Park in?
Slide Rock State Park observes America/Phoenix (UTC-07:00). The local time is 6:24 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Slide Rock State Park?
The closest airports are Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 105 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 207 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Slide Rock State Park?
Popular options include Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park, Havasu Falls, Petrified Forest National Park and Antelope Canyon.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - 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 August 22, 2026 at 6:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
