Friday 04th 2008f July 2008: Grand Canyon, Arizona Weather :: 87F Lightning observed87F Lightning observed
Forecast for Today
Partly cloudy in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around
79 on the north rim to around 106 along the colorado river. Light
winds becoming west around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Forecast for Tonight
Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows around 54 on the north rim to around 72 along
the colorado river. West winds around 15 mph early in the evening
becoming light.
Forecast for Saturday
Partly cloudy in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around
76 on the north rim to around 102 along the colorado river. Light
winds becoming southwest around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Forecast for Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 61 to 71. West winds around
15 mph in the evening becoming light.
Forecast for Sunday
Mostly sunny in the morning. Partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 87 to
97. Light winds becoming west around 15 mph in the afternoon.
Forecast for Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of thunderstorms. Lows around 55 on the north rim to around
73 along the colorado river. Highs around 77 on the north rim to
around 103 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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