Updated October 2026
Cedar Breaks National Monument Weather by Month
Cedar Breaks National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 69°F and a low of 50°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 35°F and an average low of 19°F.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 1.8 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Cedar Breaks National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
69°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
19°F avg low
Longest days
Jun
14.6 h of daylight
Average weather at Cedar Breaks by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F | 19°F | 9.7 h |
| February | 35°F | 23°F | 10.6 h |
| March | 37°F | 23°F | 11.7 h |
| April | 43°F | 31°F | 13.0 h |
| May | 51°F | 37°F | 14.0 h |
| June | 63°F | 43°F | 14.6 h |
| July | 69°F | 50°F | 14.4 h |
| August | 65°F | 51°F | 13.5 h |
| September | 60°F | 45°F | 12.2 h |
| October | 49°F | 37°F | 11.0 h |
| November | 40°F | 27°F | 9.9 h |
| December | 35°F | 21°F | 9.4 h |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00421258, 1.8 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Cedar Breaks is at that time of year.
Cedar Breaks weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs hold near 35°F in all three months, with average lows between 19°F and 23°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.4 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 37°F in March to 51°F in May, with average lows between 23°F and 37°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March and April. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.0 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 69°F in July, between 63°F in June and 65°F in August, with average lows between 43°F and 51°F. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.6 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 60°F in September to 40°F in November, with average lows between 27°F and 45°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.9 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet in elevation and is usually 10-20 degrees cooler than surrounding parks. Be prepared for cooler temperatures and unpredictable weather. Snow, sleet, and hail can occur at any time of the year, even in the summer! Summer-time highs are between 60 and 70°F and night-time lows dip to 30-40s°F. Thunderstorms frequently develop in the afternoons. Be aware of lightning and avoid exposed trails and overlooks until storms pass.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Cedar Breaks
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 37.64°N, 112.85°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Cedar Breaks National Monument →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 2.5× the visitors of the park's average month. February is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Cedar Breaks National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Cedar Breaks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Cedar Breaks National Monument, with an average high of 69°F and an average low of 50°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 1.8 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Cedar Breaks National Monument, with an average low of 19°F and an average high of 35°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Daylight at Cedar Breaks National Monument runs from about 9.4 hours a day in December to about 14.6 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00421258), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.