Monarch Geyser
Crater Geyser in Yellowstone National Park with periodic eruptions
Monarch Geyser in Yellowstone National Park sits among geothermal features visitors reach via boardwalks; people come to watch eruptions, study silica terraces and combine the stop with nearby hot springs and thermal basins.
How to Get to Monarch Geyser #
Monarch Geyser is in Yellowstone National Park’s Upper Geyser Basin. The basin is accessible via park roads from West Yellowstone or from Canyon Village depending on season and road conditions. Use the park’s visitor centers (Old Faithful or Old Faithful Visitor Education Center) for current directions and trail statuses.
Tips for Visiting Monarch Geyser #
- Monarch Geyser is in Yellowstone's Upper Geyser Basin-use boardwalks and stay behind barriers; thermal ground is fragile and dangerous.
- Arrive at dawn or dusk to avoid crowds and to see softer light on the geyser's runoff channels.
- Check current park alerts-geyser activity and boardwalk closures change frequently.
Best Time to Visit Monarch Geyser #
Best visited late spring through early autumn for road access and milder conditions; check park alerts for thermal area closures.
Weather & Climate near Monarch Geyser #
Monarch Geyser's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -17°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (673 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -17°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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