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Is it hot at Grand Canyon (South Rim)?

In July, typical afternoon highs at Grand Canyon (South Rim) run around 100°F (seriously hot). Mid-afternoon sun stands about 56° high, and the sun is up from 5:25 AM to 7:48 PM. Shade depends on terrain and tree cover; open viewpoints are fully exposed.

See live sun & real shadows here →

Typical afternoon highs by month

January53°F
February66°F
March69°F
April77°F
May87°F
June97°F
July100°F
August100°F
September90°F
October81°F
November69°F
December61°F

Sun & shade

Shade depends on terrain and tree cover; open viewpoints are fully exposed. See real building shadows over satellite imagery for any time of day: https://isthereshade.com/?anywhere&at=36.3,-112.75

Sunset

Around 7:48 PM local time in mid-July (it shifts through the year). Sunrise is about 5:25 AM.

Grand Canyon (South Rim) — Grand Canyon Village, AZ. Data: astronomical sun position; climate normals from historical weather; live forecast on the interactive view.

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