Lake Powell Weather Forecast
Lake Powell weather: 96°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Lake Powell is a lake in Utah. Lake Powell is a lake known as a reservoir of red rock canyons.
Right now it is 96°F (35°C) in Lake Powell with clear sky. It feels like 92°F. Today runs from 76°F to 102°F. Chance of precipitation is 7%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Lake Powell is April, May, June, 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 100°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 32°F.
The closest major airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 227 mi away. Nearby highlights include Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Bryce Canyon National Park and Monument Valley.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 102°F is 5.8°F above the 96°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. stargazing is the strongest bet in Lake Powell today at 9.8/10. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Lake Powell
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Weather in Lake Powell right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:33 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Lake Powell
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 102° / 76° | 7% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 76° | 3% | 29 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 96° / 71° | 3% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 77° | 1% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 101° / 79° | 1% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 104° / 81° | 1% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 102° / 82° | 3% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 103° / 80° | 3% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 104° / 81° | 6% | 17 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 103° / 81° | 6% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 100° / 82° | 6% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 99° / 79° | 24% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 78° | 26% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 80° | 17% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 100° / 80° | 16% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 97° / 77° | 14% · 0,2 in | 22 mph | 8 |
Climate in Lake Powell 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 | 46° | 32° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 55° | 37° | 1,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 66° | 44° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 73° | 49° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 83° | 59° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 96° | 72° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 100° | 76° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 96° | 74° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 88° | 66° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 75° | 54° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 57° | 41° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 49° | 35° | 0,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Lake Powell
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Air quality and pollen in Lake Powell
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 Lake Powell
Go in April, May, June, 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 Lake Powell?
Lake Powell is a lake in Utah. Its coordinates are 37.0682, -111.2433. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Lake Powell right now?
It is currently 96°F (35°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 13% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lake Powell?
April, May, June, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Powell, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Powell in?
Lake Powell observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 1:33 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Lake Powell?
The closest airports are Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 227 mi away, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 255 mi away and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 260 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Lake Powell?
Popular options include Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Bryce Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Colorado River and Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - 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 23, 2026 at 1:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
