Monday 12th of May 2008: Grand Canyon, Arizona Weather :: 47F Clear47F Clear
Forecast for Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows around 43 on the north rim to
around 49 along the colorado river. South winds around 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph early in the evening.
Forecast for Monday
Breezy. Not as warm. Mostly sunny in the morning. Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs around 59 on the north rim to around 85 along
the colorado river. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
Forecast for Monday Night
Breezy. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers
and isolated thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of rain
showers after midnight. Lows around 27 on the north rim to around
44 along the colorado river. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph in the
evening becoming light. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Forecast for Tuesday
Cooler. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow
showers in the morning. A slight chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 64 to 74. Light winds. Chance of precipitation
30 percent.
Forecast for Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of rain
showers in the evening. Lows 32 to 40. North winds around 15 mph
in the evening becoming light.
Forecast for Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Highs around 62 on
the north rim to around 87 along the colorado river. Lows 27 to
32 on the north rim to 38 to 48 along the colorado river.
Grand Canyon West (located on the south side of the Colorado River) is managed by the Hualapai Tribe. The Hualapai Indian Reservation is located on the south side of the Colorado River. This land lies outside the boundary and jurisdiction of the National Park Service and is administered by the Hualapai Indian Tribe.
Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time. We are on Mountain Standard Time year-round. The exception to this is the Navajo Reservation, in the northeast corner of the state. The reservation observes Daylight Saving Time and changes its time for 6 months of the year.
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Grand Canyon National Park receives 5 million visitors a year; this means the park is crowded most of the year. Expect heavy crowds during the spring and fall, and especially during the summer months. During these months reservations for camping and lodging are essential. Day-use visitors should expect traffic and parking congestion, particularly in summer.
The park is least crowded November through February. However, winter weather is a major consideration when planning a trip during these months. For recorded road and weather conditions, call 1-(928)-779-2711. Most visitors come to the South Rim (open all year). The North Rim (open mid-May through mid-October, weather permitting) has fewer facilities and is more remote.
Grand Canyon Temperature Chart
|
South Rim |
North Rim |
Inner Gorge |
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Max |
Min |
Max |
Min |
Max |
Min |
| Jan |
41 |
18 |
37 |
16 |
56 |
36 |
| Feb |
45 |
21 |
39 |
18 |
62 |
42 |
| Mar |
51 |
25 |
44 |
21 |
71 |
48 |
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| Apr |
60 |
32 |
53 |
29 |
82 |
56 |
| May |
70 |
39 |
62 |
34 |
92 |
63 |
| Jun |
81 |
47 |
73 |
40 |
101 |
72 |
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| July |
84 |
54 |
77 |
46 |
106 |
78 |
| Aug |
82 |
53 |
75 |
45 |
103 |
75 |
| Sept |
76 |
47 |
69 |
39 |
97 |
69 |
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| Oct |
65 |
36 |
59 |
31 |
84 |
58 |
| Nov |
52 |
27 |
46 |
24 |
68 |
46 |
| Dec |
43 |
20 |
40 |
20 |
57 |
37 |
| Averages measured in Fahrenheit |
Grand Canyon Summer Weather
Summer temperatures on the South Rim are relatively pleasant (50†-80† F). However, inner canyon temperatures tend to be extreme with daytime highs at the river (5000 feet below the rim) often exceeding 100† F. North Rim summer temperatures are cooler than those on the South Rim due to increased elevation.
Grand Canyon Winter Weather
Winter conditions at the South Rim can be extreme: expect snow, icy roads and trails, and possible road closures. Canyon views may be temporarily obscured during winter storms. Remember, in such cases entrance fees are not refundable. The North Rim is closed in winter.
Grand Canyon Spring & Fall Weather
While temperatures can be very pleasant in spring (April & May) and fall (September to mid-November), the weather is extremely unpredictable. Be prepared for sudden changes in the weather.
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