Be prepared for changing conditions
Sections of the monument can range from 100 degrees in the heat of the summer to well below zero in the winter with significant snow pack. Spring and fall are ideal seasons to explore Bears Ears National Monument. Beware of late summer monsoons that can quickly flood canyons and make travel on dirt roads impossible. Many roads are closed and impassable during the late fall, winter and early spring. Always check weather forecasts and alerts before heading out. Be prepared for changing conditions and carry with you the ten essentials.
High
68
Low
26
Rain
.5
High
86
Low
48
Rain
.8
High
77
Low
35
Rain
1
High
42
Low
16
Snow
.4
Seasonal averages for Cedar Mesa at elevation 6,000 feet, other locations vary. Units in Fahrenheit and inches, precipitation levels are monthly averages.
Weather can vary drastically in Bears Ears. From high elevation mountains and mesa tops to low lying canyons and arid desert regions, highs and lows can swing wildly from one area of the Monument to another.
The above weather is best representative of Cedar Mesa. Please check more localized weather when possible.