Parade of Elephants

Arch Rock formation area in Utah named Parade of Elephants

A desert rock formation nicknamed Parade of Elephants; attracts hikers, photographers and off-road visitors exploring sandstone sculpted landscapes and nearby national-park country.

How to Get to Parade of Elephants #

Located in Utah’s rugged country-access typically requires driving on dirt roads from the nearest highway. Visitors should consult local BLM maps and the nearest ranger station for up-to-date route and access information.

Tips for Visiting Parade of Elephants #

Bring a map and water-the Parade of Elephants area is remote and services are limited.
Expect sandy, brushy terrain; high-clearance vehicles recommended for rough access roads.
Respect any seasonal closures for wildlife protection or fire risk.

Best Time to Visit Parade of Elephants #

Best visited in late spring to early autumn for accessible trails and milder weather; check local conditions for desert heat or storms.

Late Spring-Early Autumn

May-Sep · 12-30°C

Warmer months are easier for hiking and overland travel.

Winter (mild)

Dec-Feb · -5-10°C

Colder nights; daytime hiking possible but shorter daylight hours.

Weather & Climate near Parade of Elephants #

Climate

Parade of Elephants'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 35°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

35°

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

21 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-5° – 9°

Weather

15 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

-1° – 14°

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

3° – 19°

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

8° – 25°

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 11 mm.

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

13° – 31°

Weather

11 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

17° – 35°

Weather

24 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° – 34°

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

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

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

11° – 28°

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 32 mm of rain.

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

4° – 21°

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-3° – 12°

Weather

21 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

19 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

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