Weather information for the Black Canyon area is provided below. Average temperatures, climate details and current forecasts are included!
Climate
Weather can vary greatly between the canyon rim and canyon floor. Summer daytime temperatures range between 60 to 100F (15 to 38C), nights 30 to 50F (-1 to 10C). Winter daytime temperatures range between 20 to 40F (-6 to 4C), nights -10 to 20F (-23 to -6C). Precipitation is minimal, but during the summer watch out for brief afternoon thunderstorms. Layered clothing appropriate for the season is recommended.<p>
The following statistics are for Montrose, about 10 miles from the South Rim. Weather at the bottom of the canyon may be different.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | ||
| Avg. High | 36 | 44 | 53 | 61 | 71 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 77 | 65 | 48 | 38 | |
| Avg. Low | 15 | 21 | 29 | 35 | 43 | 51 | 57 | 55 | 47 | 36 | 25 | 17 | |
| Precipitation | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | |
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This Afternoon
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Friday Night
Chance Snow Showers
Saturday
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast |
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| This Afternoon | Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. |
| Tonight | Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. East wind 5 to 10 mph. |
| Friday | A slight chance of snow showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. |
| Friday Night | A chance of snow showers before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. |
| Saturday | Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. |
| Saturday Night | Mostly clear, with a low around 21. |
| Sunday | Sunny, with a high near 47. |
| Sunday Night | Mostly clear, with a low around 23. |
| Veterans Day | Sunny, with a high near 50. |
| Monday Night | A slight chance of snow showers after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 27. |
| Tuesday | A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. |
| Tuesday Night | A chance of snow showers before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. |
| Wednesday | Sunny, with a high near 39. |
| Wednesday Night | Mostly clear, with a low around 21. |
