Broken Bow Arch

Arch Natural arch formation in Utah's red-rock country

Natural sandstone arch in southern Utah reached by a desert trail; hikers visit for geology, quiet desert scenery and photography away from main park facilities.

How to Get to Broken Bow Arch #

Access is typically by dirt or two-track roads off state routes in southern Utah. A high-clearance vehicle is often recommended; check local BLM maps for access roads and restrictions. Leave no trace and be prepared for no services.

Best Time to Visit Broken Bow Arch #

Broken Bow Arch is a natural sandstone formation in southern Utah, one of the lesser-known arches that punctuate the Colorado Plateau's maze of fins and canyons.

Spring-Autumn

March-October · 5-25°C

Cooler, drier weather ideal for hiking and photography.

Winter

November-February · -5-15°C

Colder nights; snow possible at higher elevations-access can be trickier.

Weather & Climate near Broken Bow Arch #

Climate

Broken Bow Arch's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 37°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

37°

Warmest Month

-5°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-5° – 7°

Weather

12 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

-1° – 11°

Weather

9 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

2° – 17°

Weather

15 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

6° – 22°

Weather

11 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

11° – 28°

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 5 mm.

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

17° – 34°

Weather

5 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 37°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

21° – 37°

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is warm with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Warm

28°C

Temperature

20° – 36°

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

14° – 30°

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

7° – 23°

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

1° – 14°

Weather

12 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-4° – 7°

Weather

9 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

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