Moab, UT Weather
Moab hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 104°F (40°C) is about 10°F (6°C) above the typical August high of 94°F (35°C).
Current conditions in detail
Moab weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Moab looks sunny, with a high of 102° and an overnight low of 72°. Rain is unlikely (0% chance). Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Moab 14-day forecast
About the weather in Moab
Weather in Moab is shaped by its cold desert climate - expect hot summers, cold winters and scant precipitation. July afternoons typically reach 98°F (36°C), while January highs hover near 41°F (5°C). Annual precipitation averages 8.1 inches (207 mm) over about 47 rainy days.
Moab weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 98°F (36°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 41°F (5°C)
- Record high: 108°F (42°C) · Record low: -7°F (-22°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: March (7 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (14.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: cold desert - hot summers, cold winters and scant precipitation
- Snow: about 12 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 98°F (36°C) and overnight lows stay near 72°F (22°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 41°F (5°C) and lows around 24°F (-5°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 108°F (42°C) and dropped as low as -7°F (-22°C).
Rain, sun and snow
March is usually the wettest month. It brings about 1.2 inches (32 mm) of rain over 7 days, while July is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 14.0 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 12 days in a typical year, mostly from November through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Moab is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 69°F (21°C) and nights around 45°F (7°C); rain falls on about 14 days over the three months.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Moab brings serious heat, with daytime highs averaging 95°F (35°C) and nights around 69°F (21°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Moab is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 70°F (21°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); rain falls on about 11 days over the three months.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Moab is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 44°F (6°C) and nights around 26°F (-4°C); rain falls on about 17 days over the three months, plus around 8 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Moab by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 24° | 6 | 0.8 in | 8.0 h/day | 65% |
| February | 48° | 28° | 6 | 0.9 in | 9.2 h/day | 52% |
| March | 60° | 37° | 7 | 1.2 in | 10.0 h/day | 43% |
| April | 69° | 44° | 3 | 0.5 in | 11.8 h/day | 29% |
| May | 79° | 54° | 4 | 0.4 in | 12.9 h/day | 26% |
| June | 93° | 66° | 1 | 0.3 in | 14.0 h/day | 19% |
| July | 98° | 72° | 1 | 0.2 in | 13.5 h/day | 23% |
| August | 94° | 69° | 2 | 0.5 in | 12.5 h/day | 28% |
| September | 86° | 61° | 2 | 0.4 in | 11.6 h/day | 29% |
| October | 69° | 46° | 5 | 1.2 in | 10.1 h/day | 43% |
| November | 54° | 33° | 4 | 0.9 in | 9.1 h/day | 50% |
| December | 41° | 25° | 5 | 0.9 in | 7.9 h/day | 62% |