Mano Arch

Arch Natural sandstone arch in Utah's desert landscape

How to Get to Mano Arch #

Mano Arch is in southern Utah’s red-rock region. Access usually requires driving on state highway and local dirt roads; a high-clearance vehicle is sometimes helpful. Use land manager maps (e.g., BLM or state parks) for exact trailheads and permitted routes.

Tips for Visiting Mano Arch #

If planning to hike to natural arches, always check with land management for which routes are safe and legal.
Carry emergency supplies; desert places can be remote and cell service intermittent.
Sunrise and sunset light reveal the textures of arches dramatically, and temperatures are cooler.

Best Time to Visit Mano Arch #

Spring and autumn are the favored seasons for visiting desert arches and rock formations.

Spring

March-May · 50-75°F (10-24°C)

Moderate temperatures ideal for hikes; wildflowers may appear in some desert basins.

Autumn

September-November · 55-80°F (13-27°C)

Stable weather and fewer summer heat risks make for comfortable exploration.

Weather & Climate near Mano Arch #

Climate

Mano Arch's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 34°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

34°

Warmest Month

-7°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-7° – 6°

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

February

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

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-4° – 10°

Weather

13 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

March

March 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

17 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

3° – 19°

Weather

11 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

7° – 25°

Weather

14 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 8 mm.

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

13° – 31°

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

16° – 34°

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 31 mm of rain.

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

15° – 32°

Weather

31 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

10° – 28°

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

4° – 21°

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November 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

16 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-7° – 6°

Weather

11 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

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