Weather on August 1 at Capitol Reef

Capitol Reef National Park

UTSouthwest5,500 ft elevation
Avg High83°F
Avg Low56°F
Warmest197984°F
Coldest200552°F

Based on 55 years of data from Torrey, UT

Elevation Note: Capitol Reef sits at 5,500 ft. Expect temperatures 19°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Torrey, UT at a lower elevation.

Planning Your Visit

August 1st in Capitol Reef National Park (via Torrey, UT) typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 83°F and lows near 56°F — a 27°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 1st was in 1979 (84°F average), while the coldest was 2005 (52°F) — a 32°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of August 1st dates historically, with the wettest August 1st recording 2.79" of rain. The last decade has been 11.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 11.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for August 1st in Capitol Reef? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202574°F53°F0"--
202478°F40°F0"--
202380°F64°F0"--
202266°F46°F2.79"--
202169°F41°F0"--
202080°F45°F0"--
201969°F43°F0.51"--
201876°F50°F0"--
201773°F38°F0.25"--
201672°F42°F0"--
201573°F38°F0"--
201468°F39°F0.25"--
201369°F48°F0.25"--
201262°F44°F0.76"--
201168°F44°F0"--
201063°F44°F0.76"--
200972°F36°F0"--
200881°F57°F0"--
200769°F46°F0"--
200667°F40°F0.25"--
200562°F43°F0.51"--
200470°F47°F0"--
200365°F42°F0.25"--
200295°F68°F0"0"
200193°F62°F0.18"0"
200098°F68°F0"0"
199986°F61°F0"0"
199890°F60°F0"0"
199786°F--0"0"
199696°F68°F0"0"
199594°F64°F0"0"
199488°F65°F0.05"0"
199397°F69°F0"0"
199295°F68°F0"0"
199191°F67°F0"0"
199089°F58°F0"0"
198992°F69°F0.03"0"
198891°F68°F0"0"
198790°F63°F0"0"
198699°F63°F0"0"
198589°F60°F0"0"
198489°F64°F1.12"0"
198395°F63°F0.13"0"
198297°F66°F0"0"
198189°F57°F0"0"
198095°F70°F0"0"
1979102°F67°F0"0"
197899°F62°F0"0"
197796°F65°F0"0"
197683°F58°F0.58"0"
197590°F57°F0"0"
197489°F65°F0.03"0"
197394°F65°F0"0"
197290°F68°F0.28"0"
197195°F61°F0"0"

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