Capitol Reef National Park
Weather History, Monthly Averages & Best Time to Visit
UTSouthwest5,500 ft
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Best Time to Visit
RecommendedMarch - May, September - November
Spring and fall offer comfortable temperatures for hiking.
AvoidJune - August (extreme heat, especially at lower elevations)
Tip: If visiting in summer, start hikes at dawn and seek shade by midday.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Torrey, UT, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 87°F / Low: 60°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 38°F / Low: 17°F
Jan
38°/ 17°
💧 3.8"
❄️ 2.0"
Feb
44°/ 21°
💧 4.1"
❄️ 1.8"
Mar
53°/ 28°
💧 4.5"
❄️ 2.4"
Apr
60°/ 34°
💧 3.8"
❄️ 1.1"
May
69°/ 43°
💧 4.0"
❄️ 1.0"
Jun
82°/ 53°
💧 3.5"
Jul
87°/ 60°
💧 4.7"
Aug
83°/ 58°
💧 4.2"
Sep
76°/ 50°
💧 5.0"
Oct
62°/ 39°
💧 5.4"
❄️ 3.7"
Nov
49°/ 27°
💧 5.4"
❄️ 2.4"
Dec
39°/ 18°
💧 3.8"
❄️ 1.5"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Data from Torrey, UT. Expect ~19°F cooler at elevation.
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