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Escalante (UT) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Escalante is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Escalante, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July to a chilly 5°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -8°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Escalante tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 303 mm of rain/snow per year. The seasons in Escalante, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 46 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 8.2 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Escalante Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Escalante (UT)

Sun   Dec 22
9°C | -6°C
E 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
10°C | -5°C
E 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
11°C | -6°C
SE 3 m/s
7.2 mm
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Escalante in the United States of America

During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Escalante?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Escalante have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of February, April, May, June and November are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Escalante?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Escalante?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Escalante?
    August tops the wettest month list with 46 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Escalante?
    June is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.