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Stevens Arch

Arch

A sandstone arch reached by rugged trails in southern Utah; Stevens Arch draws hikers and photographers seeking canyon panoramas and close-up views of erosion-formed rock.

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Stevens Arch essentials

Country: United States
Driest months: Apr-Jun
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Language: English

Stevens Arch at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Stevens Arch

Stevens Arch is best visited in mild months for hiking access; summers can be hot and winter roads may be closed.

Spring-Fall
April-October · 5-28°C (41-82°F)
Warm days and cool nights; shoulder seasons offer fewer mosquitoes and clearer skies.

Weather & Climate near Stevens Arch

Climate

Stevens Arch's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 37°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 19 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -4° - 7° -1° 12 mm - - 1.9 m/s - -
February - -1° - 11° 3° 9 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
March - 2° - 16° 8° 13 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
April - 6° - 21° 14° 11 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
May - 11° - 27° 19° 10 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
June - 17° - 34° 25° 5 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
July - 21° - 37° 29° 17 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
August - 20° - 35° 27° 21 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
September - 14° - 30° 22° 17 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
October - 8° - 22° 15° 20 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
November - 1° - 13° 6° 12 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
December - -4° - 7° -1° 9 mm - - 1.9 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Stevens Arch

Access is from backcountry roads in the Grand Staircase-Escalante region; check local maps and park service notices for the best route. High-clearance vehicles are recommended and seasonal closures can apply.

Tips for Visiting Stevens Arch

  • Bring a wide-angle lens: the arch is most impressive when shot from the base looking up with a sense of scale.
  • Approach via Grand Staircase-Escalante access roads; a high-clearance vehicle is recommended for the last stretch in spring runoff.