Weather Forecast and Radar for Arches National Park

Routes Running Nearby to Arches National Park

• The I-70 runs east-west about 20 miles north of Arches National Park.

Weather in Arches National Park

Southeast Utah is part of the Colorado Plateau, a "high desert" region that experiences wide temperature fluctuations, sometimes over 40 degrees in a single day. The temperate (and most popular) seasons are spring (April through May) and fall (mid-September through October), when daytime highs average 60º to 80º F and lows average 30º to 50º F.

Summer temperatures often exceed 100ºF, making strenuous exercise difficult. Late summer monsoon season brings violent storm cells which often cause flash floods. Roads can close following rain or snow.

Winters are cold, with highs averaging 30º to 50º F, and lows averaging 0º to 20º F. Though large snowfalls are uncommon (except in nearby mountains), even small amounts of snow or ice can make local trails and roads impassable.

Fast Facts About Arches National Park

The park was established in 1929.

Major Cities Nearby Arches National Park

• Provo, Utah (roughly 147 miles to the northwest)
• Salt Lake City, Utah (roughly 178 miles to the northwest)

This map shows the current & 7-day weather forecast, weather alerts, and weather radar for Arches National Park.