Dark Angel (Utah)Dark Angel (Utah) at a Glance
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When to Go
Best Time to Visit Dark Angel (Utah)
Best in spring and autumn for comfortable hiking temperatures and good light.
Spring (Mar-May)
March-May · 8-25°C
Pleasant temperatures; ideal for hiking and photography.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
September-November · 10-24°C
Stable weather and clear skies; fewer summer visitors.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
December-February · -2-10°C
Cold mornings and possible snow dusting on the sandstone-very dramatic, but dress warmly.
Weather & Climate near Dark Angel (Utah)
Climate
Dark Angel (Utah)'s climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 35°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
Air Quality:
AQI 19
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -9° - 3° | -6° | 22 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -6° - 8° | -1° | 16 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 13° | 4° | 23 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 18° | 10° | 22 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 25° | 16° | 22 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 31° | 22° | 11 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 16° - 35° | 26° | 23 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 16° - 33° | 24° | 25 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 28° | 19° | 26 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 20° | 12° | 32 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -3° - 11° | 2° | 20 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -8° - 5° | -4° | 18 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Dark Angel (Utah)
Dark Angel is accessed from trailheads in the greater Canyonlands/La Sal region of southeastern Utah. Visitors typically drive on paved state highways to the nearest park access points, then continue on short unpaved roads to trailhead parking. Consult local park or BLM offices for precise trailhead locations and vehicle recommendations.
Tips for Visiting Dark Angel (Utah)
- If visiting at sunrise or sunset, bring a headlamp for the approach-trails can be faint in low light.
- Pair a visit here with nearby Canyonlands viewpoints to make a full day of the area.
- Respect fragile desert soils-stick to established trails and avoid shortcutting switchbacks.