Moab Weather Forecast
Moab weather: 53°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 53°F (12°C) in Moab with clear. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 49°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 22%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - 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 cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is 7.7°F below the 72°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Moab 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.
Active alerts for Moab
Flood Watch issued October 22 at 9:50PM MDT until October 24 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO
Weather in Moab right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:00 AM, Oct 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Moab
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 49° | 22% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 42° | 56% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 63° / 50° | 56% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 63° / 50° | 11% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 52° | 2% | 15 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 69° / 55° | 2% | 18 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 52° | 6% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 51° | 26% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 55° | 29% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 61° / 53° | 30% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 53° | 29% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 48° | 24% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 51° | 16% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 48° | 11% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 50° | 10% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 64° / 49° | 16% | 3 mph | 4 |
Climate in Moab 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 | 43° | 26° | 0,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 53° | 32° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 65° | 40° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 71° | 45° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 80° | 53° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 95° | 67° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 99° | 72° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 96° | 70° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 87° | 62° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 72° | 48° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 55° | 34° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 45° | 28° | 0,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Moab
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Air quality and pollen in Moab
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 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.
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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 53°F (12°C) with clear. Humidity is 80% and wind is 6 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 10:00 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 10:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
