Angel Arch

Arch Massive natural sandstone arch in remote canyon country

Angel Arch stands in eastern Utah’s gorge country as a large natural sandstone arch reached by multi-mile trail. Hikers and canyoneers come for backcountry routes, photography and desert geology.

Angel Arch
38.0519, -109.7551

How to Get to Angel Arch #

Angel Arch is in southeastern Utah region (proximity dependent on specific protected area). Access typically requires long cross-country hiking or multi-day routes; consult the managing public lands agency (National Park Service, BLM or state parks) for exact trailhead locations and permit requirements.

Tips for Visiting Angel Arch #

  • Angel Arch is remote-only recommended for experienced backcountry hikers with proper permit and navigation gear.
  • Check National Park Service or local land manager rules; the area may require permits and has fragile desert ecosystems.

Best Time to Visit Angel Arch #

Shoulder seasons are best. Summer can be dangerously hot and winter nights can be freezing in the desert.

Spring-Autumn (March-May, September-October)
Mar-May, Sep-Oct · 5-25°C
Temperate weather ideal for desert hikes; avoid high summer heat.

Weather & Climate near Angel Arch #

Climate

Angel Arch's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-8°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 12°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
17°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
12° 29°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
16° 32°

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° 31°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
10° 26°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 34 mm of rain.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 10°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

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