Zion Canyon National Park
First named Mukuntuweap National Monument by President William Howard Taft on July 31, 1909
Zion National Park is one of our nation's oldest and most beautiful parks, Zion offers abundant opportunities for every visitor. There are walks along the river's edge, enjoy the lush plant life, observe fauna throughout the park and enjoy the intimacy that embraces you as you traverse through the canyon. The entire park is full of splendors with its sheer colored cliffs, waterfalls, and photographic opportunities everywhere you go. Bask in the endless blue skies and enjoy the mild temperatures that make this location a paradise awaiting you.
Located in Washington, Iron and Kane Counties in Southwestern Utah, Zion National Park encompasses some of the most scenic canyon country in the United States. The park is characterized by high plateaus, a maze of narrow, deep sandstone canyons and striking rock towers and mesas.
Zion National Park is a showcase of geology. Geologic processes have played an important role in shaping Zion. The arid climate and sparse vegetation allow the exposure of large expanses of bare rock and reveal the park’s geologic history.
Climate: Temperatures vary with changes in elevation, day and evening temperatures may vary by over 30-degrees Fahrenheit.
Summers are hot in the canyon with temperatures often over 100 F during July and August. Afternoon thunder storms are common from mid-July through mid-September. Winters are fairly mild, with average temperatures in the 20's and 30's at night and in the 40's and 50's during the day. Winter precipitation often comes as rain in the canyon and snow in the plateaus. The total yearly precipitation averages about 15 inches.
Elevations range from about 3,800 feet to almost 9,000 feet. The climate varies greatly with the elevation (the higher you go, the cooler it gets).
Zion Canyon (Mukuntuweap)
