Bad Land Cliffs
Cliff Eroded badlands cliffs within Utah wilderness
Eroded cliffs in Utah offering geological layering and desert hiking; outdoors visitors use the area for day hikes, geology study and landscape photography.
How to Get to Bad Land Cliffs #
The cliffs are accessed by unpaved roads off Utah state routes; a high-clearance vehicle is often recommended. Check local land management offices for access advisories and trailhead coordinates.
Tips for Visiting Bad Land Cliffs #
- Plan for sudden weather-Utah high deserts can produce quick storms even late in summer.
- Bring a GPS device and topographic map if exploring cliff edges; cell service can be intermittent.
- Watch for fragile fossil-bearing or archaeological soils-do not collect or disturb without permits.
Best Time to Visit Bad Land Cliffs #
Best during spring and autumn when temperatures are moderate and daylight is generous.
Weather & Climate near Bad Land Cliffs #
Bad Land Cliffs'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 -11°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 19 mm.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 34 mm of rain.
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall.