Averages below 32 and over 90F are not my friend.
"Although Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks are in the same general area, there are differences in climate as a result of differences in elevation. Zion ranges from 3,700 to 8,726 feet, while the elevation at Bryce Canyon starts at 6,620 and rises to 9,115 feet.
April
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May
|
Jun
|
July
|
Aug
|
Sept
|
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Moab
|
72/42
|
83/50
|
93/58
|
99/65
|
96/63
|
87/53
|
Bryce
|
54/29
|
64/37
|
75/45
|
80/53
|
77/50
|
70/42
|
Salt
Lake City
|
61/43
|
71/52
|
82/61
|
90/69
|
89/67
|
78/58
|
Escalante
|
66/34
|
76/42
|
87/49
|
92/56
|
89/55
|
80/46
|
Dinosaur,
CO
|
62/32
|
73/41
|
84/50
|
91/57
|
88/55
|
78/46
|
Estes
Park, CO
|
53/27
|
62/35
|
73/42
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79/47
|
77/45
|
70/39
|
Great
Sand Dunes, CO
|
59/24
|
69/33
|
79/41
|
82/47
|
80/46
|
73/37
|
Aspen
, CO
|
53/27
|
63/35
|
73/42
|
78/48
|
76/47
|
69/40
|
Ouray,
CO
|
54/30
|
64/38
|
74/45
|
79/51
|
76/50
|
70/44
|
Zion, UT
|
73/43
|
83/52
|
93/60
|
100/68
|
97/66
|
91/60
|
Arches, UT
|
71/42
|
82/51
|
93/60
|
100/67
|
97/66
|
88/55
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"Although Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks are in the same general area, there are differences in climate as a result of differences in elevation. Zion ranges from 3,700 to 8,726 feet, while the elevation at Bryce Canyon starts at 6,620 and rises to 9,115 feet.
Both parks experience all four seasons, although the winters at Zion are relatively mild and little snow falls in the canyon. Weather-wise, spring and fall are the best times to visit Zion, with temperatures ranging from lows in the 40s (single digits in Celsius) to pleasant highs in the 80s (upper-20s to low-30s Celsius). Summer daytime highs often soar well above 100°F (38°C), with lows dipping only into the 70s (low- to mid-20s Celsius). During this time, hiking is best done in the early mornings, especially considering the frequent afternoon thunderstorms in July and August that can change a babbling brook into a raging torrent in minutes.
Because of its higher elevation, Bryce Canyon is almost always cooler than Zion. May through October, daytime temperatures are pleasant -- usually from the low 60s (mid-teens Celsius) to the upper 80s (lower-30s Celsius) -- while nights are cool, dropping into the 40s (single digits in Celsius) even at the height of summer. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in July and August."
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/zion-national-park/783754#ixzz4Lb7aIfJU"Both parks get their highest visitation in summer -- particularly during school vacations, from early June to mid-August -- and those who prefer fewer people should try to visit at other times.
Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/zion-national-park/783754#ixzz4Lb87AwcO"
Tax season ends April 14. AACo school spring break is April 8-17 inclusive. Alex has a STEM Saturday on April 22 that cannot be missed.
Vegas hotels are $40 more expensive per night in April than they are in mid-June. Avg temps in April in Vegas are 78F, in June are 98F.
WEATHER:
"SPRING:
March through May mark the start of the spring thaw in Zion with seasonal waterfalls bursting through dozens of cracks throughout the main canyon. The Virgin River typically starts its grand spring runoff in April, rendering the Zion Narrows dangerously unhikeable until June or July. The cottonwoods start blooming in mid-April so the dreary gray tree skeletons of winter suddenly come back to life with color. Most of the main canyon and the Upper East Canyon are hikeable, but the Kolob Terrace and Lava Point may remain buried in snow until late April or May. Throughout the park, snow will still be found on the ground in shaded areas and at higher elevations.
March through May mark the start of the spring thaw in Zion with seasonal waterfalls bursting through dozens of cracks throughout the main canyon. The Virgin River typically starts its grand spring runoff in April, rendering the Zion Narrows dangerously unhikeable until June or July. The cottonwoods start blooming in mid-April so the dreary gray tree skeletons of winter suddenly come back to life with color. Most of the main canyon and the Upper East Canyon are hikeable, but the Kolob Terrace and Lava Point may remain buried in snow until late April or May. Throughout the park, snow will still be found on the ground in shaded areas and at higher elevations.
SUMMER:
Mid-June signals the start of summer and daytime highs commonly reach 90-105 degrees Fahrenheit. The Zion Narrows are typically open for business by mid-June, but this varies every year due to the amount of snow on the high plateau. All sections of the park should be accessible and all trails should be open, but hikes in the desert section or any hike under the open midday sun could be excruciatingly hot. Bring plenty of water and try to save your most vigorous activities for morning and evening. " - http://www.citrusmilo.com/zionguide/introduction.cfm
MONTHLY AVERAGE TEMPERATURES IN ZION PARK
January- Average high 44 degrees F., Average Low 21 Degrees F.
February- Average high 47 degrees F., Average Low 24 Degrees F.
March – Average high 55 degrees F., Average Low 29 Degrees F.
April- Average high 62 degrees F., Average Low 34 Degrees F.
May- Average high 73 degrees F., Average Low 42 Degrees F.
June- Average high 83 degrees F., Average Low 51 Degrees F.
July- Average high 89 degrees F., Average Low 58 Degrees F.
August- Average high 86 degrees F., Average Low 57 Degrees F.
September- Average high 79 degrees F., Average Low 48 Degrees F.
October- Average high 67 degrees F., Average Low 38 Degrees F.
November- Average high 54 degrees F., Average Low 28 Degrees F.
December- Average high 43 degrees F., Average Low 21 Degrees F.
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