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.

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Bad Land Cliffs
39.8566, -110.1863

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.

Spring-Autumn
April-October · 10-28°C (50-82°F)
Best temperatures for hiking and canyon exploration.

Weather & Climate near Bad Land Cliffs #

Climate

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.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 19 mm.

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-11°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-9°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 13°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
25°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
13° 30°

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 34 mm of rain.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° 28°

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
24°

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
16°

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-10°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

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