Musselman Arch

Arch Large natural sandstone arch and local geological feature

How to Get to Musselman Arch #

Located in southeastern Utah; access is typically via unpaved roads and short hikes from the nearest trailhead. Use a high-clearance vehicle if local conditions require it and consult regional land-management maps for exact approach.

Tips for Visiting Musselman Arch #

Bring sturdy shoes - the arch sits in a remote area with rough trails.
Check local land-management notices for trail conditions and closures before heading out.

Best Time to Visit Musselman Arch #

Visit in spring or autumn for comfortable temperatures; avoid the height of summer when desert heat can be dangerous.

Spring

Mar-May · 10-25°C

Milder temperatures for hiking and photography; desert wildflowers may appear.

Autumn

Sep-Nov · 12-26°C

Cooler days and clearer air make for better arch viewing and less heat stress.

Weather & Climate near Musselman Arch #

Climate

Musselman 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 -8°C to 36°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

36°

Warmest Month

-8°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-8° – 4°

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-5° – 9°

Weather

12 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

0° – 15°

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

April

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

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

4° – 20°

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

9° – 26°

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 8 mm.

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

14° – 33°

Weather

8 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

17° – 36°

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

16° – 35°

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

11° – 29°

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

4° – 22°

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

2.1 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

-3° – 12°

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

December

December is freezing 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

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

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