Grand Canyon Weather and Road Condition Hotlines

Be prepared by using these resources for weather and road conditions.

Author:: Staff
Updated:: Jul 5, 2017
Original:: May 27, 2009

Alpine meadows on the drive to the Grand Canyon North Rim entrance, Arizona. Photo by Whit Richardson

Current Weather & Forecast Information

Park Information Line: Please call 928-638-7888 and follow the prompts.

Current weather

Planning Information

Grand Canyon Sunrise/ Sunset Times and Moon Phases

National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center

Weekly Meteorological Data Collected at the Abyss Monitoring Site (South Rim)

Road Conditions

Listed below are commercial phone numbers for recorded messages on road conditions and links to state highway websites:

Grand Canyon National Park (928) 638-7888

Arizona (888) 411-7623, www.dot.state.az.us

California (916) 445-7623, www.dot.ca.gov

Colorado (303) 639-1111, www.dot.state.co.us

New Mexico (800) 432-4269, dot.state.nm.us/content/nmdot/en.html

Southeast Nevada (702) 486-3116, www.nevadadot.com

Utah (801) 964-6000, www.sr.ex.state.ut.us

Grand Canyon visitor at Yavapai Point in December

Weather and Seasons

The South Rim is open year round, but the North Rim has limited access from mid-October until mid-May. Learn about winter activities here.

Biking on Hermit Road. Photo by Elisabeth Kwak

Explore this less-traveled route on the South Rim's western end by foot, bike, or shuttle. Hermit Road follows the rim for 8 miles with scenic overlooks.

View from Yaki Point

Weather and Seasons

Whether you drive yourself or take the free shuttle, there's always a way to access the park.

The Grand Canyon in Winter

Weather and Seasons

With an elevation spanning from around 2000 feet to over 8000 feet (760-2440m), the Grand Canyon area experiences a variety of weather conditions.

Rainbow at the end of a storm in the Grand Canyon

Weather and Seasons

Weather can sidetrack your plans if you're not prepared, so guarantee your time in the park is spent relishing the moment by packing the right gear.

Thermostat on the Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon

Weather and Seasons

Plan on going for a hike in the Grand Canyon? Then make sure to be careful. Extreme heat, lack of shade and limited water sources can be a life-threatening nightmare.

Sunset at Hopi Point on the South Rim. Photo by Gloria Wadzinski

Open 365 days a year, the South Rim offers plenty of activities, restaurants and, of course, gorgeous views. It is the most-visited part of the canyon.

Temperature Inversion Fog. NP Photo by Erin Whittaker

Weather and Seasons

The canyon sometimes gets fog called "temperature inversion" when warm air sits on top of cold air. A partial inversion occurs a couple times each year, usually in winter. Total inversions are rare.

grand-canyon-heat-index

Weather and Seasons

Grand Canyon South Rim, at about 7,000 feet elevation, is generally pleasant in the summer, with the average high temperature 84F and the average low 50F in July (the warmest month).