Goblin Valley State Park Weather Forecast
Goblin Valley State Park weather: 54°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Goblin Valley State Park is a state park in Utah. Goblin Valley State Park is known for mushroom-shaped hoodoos.
Right now it is 54°F (12°C) in Goblin Valley State Park with overcast. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 44°F to 55°F. Chance of precipitation is 46%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Goblin Valley State Park is 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 95°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 25°F.
The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 168 mi away. Nearby highlights include Capitol Reef National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park and Arches National Park.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 55°F is 13°F below the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Goblin Valley State Park today at 9.5/10. 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.
Active alerts for Goblin Valley State Park
Flood Watch issued October 22 at 2:45AM MDT until October 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Issued by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Weather in Goblin Valley State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:01 AM, Oct 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Goblin Valley State Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 44° | 46% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 39° | 45% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Showers | 57° / 48° | 71% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 60° / 49° | 4% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 50° | 1% | 17 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 47° | 1% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 49° | 5% | 25 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 41° | 12% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 49° / 38° | 15% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 41° | 21% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 43° | 22% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 47° | 19% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 54° / 45° | 19% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 55° / 44° | 13% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 47° | 6% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 6% | -- | — |
Climate in Goblin Valley 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 | 41° | 25° | 0,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 31° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 61° | 38° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 67° | 43° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 76° | 51° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 91° | 65° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 95° | 70° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 92° | 68° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 83° | 59° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 68° | 47° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 51° | 33° | 0,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 27° | 0,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Goblin Valley State Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit Goblin Valley 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 December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Goblin Valley State Park?
Goblin Valley State Park is a state park in Utah. Its coordinates are 38.5644, -110.7072. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Goblin Valley State Park right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 95% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Goblin Valley State Park?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Goblin Valley State Park, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Goblin Valley State Park in?
Goblin Valley State Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 10:01 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Goblin Valley State Park?
The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 168 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 298 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Goblin Valley State Park?
Popular options include Capitol Reef National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and Lake Powell.
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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 October 23, 2026 at 10:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
