Looking Glass Rock

Arch Prominent sandstone monolith in Utah

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Looking Glass Rock
38.2753, -109.4051
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Tips for Visiting Looking Glass Rock #

  • Verify the name and exact location before setting out - there are multiple geological features called 'Looking Glass' in North America.
  • If hiking a dome or cliff face is intended, bring shoes with good grip and check local land manager rules for permitted routes.
  • Avoid attempting any scramble alone; conditions can change quickly and many of these slabs have slick sections when wet.

Best Time to Visit Looking Glass Rock #

Best visited in spring or autumn for stable conditions and fewer summer crowds.

Spring
April-June · 40-60°F (4-16°C)
Cool mornings and blooming wildflowers; rock surfaces can be slick after rain.
Autumn
September-October · 45-65°F (7-18°C)
Stable weather and clearer visibility; fewer insects.

Weather & Climate near Looking Glass Rock #

Climate

Looking Glass Rock'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 -9°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-9° – 4°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-6° – 8°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
-2° – 12°

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
1° – 17°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
6° – 23°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 12 mm.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
11° – 29°

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
15° – 33°

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
14° – 31°

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
9° – 27°

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 36 mm of rain.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
2° – 19°

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
-4° – 11°

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-8° – 5°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

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