Weather on August 16 at Zion

Zion National Park

UTSouthwest4,000 ft elevation
Avg High97°F
Avg Low67°F
Warmest202091°F
Coldest197970°F

Based on 55 years of data from Springdale, UT

Elevation Note: Zion sits at 4,000 ft. Expect temperatures 14°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Springdale, UT at a lower elevation.

Planning Your Visit

August 16th in Zion National Park (via Springdale, UT) typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 97°F and lows near 67°F — a 30°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 16th was in 2020 (91°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (70°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 24% of August 16th dates historically, with the wettest August 16th recording 2.18" of rain. The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for August 16th in Zion? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
2025103°F67°F--0"
2024100°F70°F--0"
202397°F68°F--0"
202291°F68°F0.2"0"
2021104°F64°F0.66"0"
2020110°F73°F0"0"
2019104°F70°F0"0"
201895°F73°F0.15"0"
201791°F66°F0"0"
2016101°F72°F0"0"
2015101°F74°F0"0"
2014101°F68°F0"0"
2013105°F69°F0"0"
2012105°F74°F0"0"
2011103°F69°F0"--
2010102°F72°F0"0"
200996°F68°F0"0"
200897°F71°F0"0"
2007103°F75°F0.1"0"
200694°F70°F0"0"
200591°F63°F0.23"0"
200495°F69°F0"0"
200388°F66°F0.1"0"
2002106°F72°F0"0"
2001103°F73°F0"0"
200098°F74°F0"0"
199994°F68°F0"0"
199895°F73°F0"0"
199795°F67°F0"0"
1996105°F69°F0"0"
199583°F63°F0.81"0"
1994105°F71°F0"0"
199396°F59°F0"0"
1992104°F71°F0"0"
199198°F65°F0"0"
199085°F58°F2.18"0"
1989100°F69°F0"0"
198897°F58°F0"0"
198793°F61°F0"0"
1986100°F70°F0"0"
198598°F55°F0"0"
198490°F64°F0"0"
198392°F68°F0.2"0"
1982101°F70°F0"0"
198195°F64°F0"0"
198092°F63°F0"0"
197979°F61°F0.03"0"
197895°F64°F0"0"
197788°F74°F0.33"0"
197691°F56°F0"0"
197593°F61°F0.15"0"
197498°F67°F0"0"
197398°F68°F0.38"0"
197292°F65°F0"0"
197199°F72°F0"0"

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