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ERA5 almanac — 8 years of real data

Zion / Springdale in June

Zion / Springdale in June: 2% of days see measurable rain, 83°F average high, 84% of days historically clear (n=240, ERA5 2018–2025).

Historically one of the better months to visit Zion / Springdale for sun: 84% of days are clear on average (n=240, avg high 83°F). Every percentage here is a historical average from 8 years of ERA5 data — not a forecast.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis, not a forecast. A month that is historically 90% clear can still be overcast on your specific trip. For this week’s actual forecast, see the live Zion / Springdale page. Both can be true at once: “historically strong in this month; this particular week is not.” We label which is which.

Early vs. Late June

Clear-sky percentage for Zion / Springdale in June, split by half-month. “n” is the number of days sampled across 8 years (2018–2025).
Period % Clear days Sample (n) Avg high
Early June
1st–15th		 81% n=120 83°F
Late June
16th–end		 86% n=120 83°F
Full month average 84% n=240 83°F

Sunshine & warmth in June

A second measure using actual sunshine hours (ERA5 sunshine_duration), not the daily weather code. A Lowcountry day with 12 hours of sun and a 25-minute afternoon storm is counted below as a warm, sunny day — because it was. How we define this.

Sunshine-based metrics for Zion / Springdale in June. Primary: % of days ≥ 72°F with > 6 h of sunshine.
Period Warm & sunny (≥72°F, >6 h sun) Sample (n)
Early June
1st–15th		 88% n=120
Late June
16th–end		 98% n=120
Full month average 93% n=240
14.3 h median sunshine per day 98% of days exceed 8 h sunshine 2% of days see ≥ 1 mm rain — rain is not hidden
Comparison (old vs new): WMO-code “clear” bar: 84%. Sunshine-based “warm & sunny”: 93%.

Bottom line

Zion / Springdale is historically one of the best destinations for sun in June: 84% of days meet the clear bar (avg high 83°F, n=240 days across 8 years). Pack for outdoor activity — this month consistently delivers.

Every month in Zion / Springdale

Compare across all months with data. Numbers are historical clear-sky %.

Historical clear-sky % for Zion / Springdale, all months, ERA5 2018–2025.
Month % Clear Sample (n)
January 0% n=248 All destinations →
February 0% n=226 All destinations →
March 1% n=248 All destinations →
April 10% n=240 All destinations →
May 44% n=248 All destinations →
June ← this page 84% n=240 All destinations →
July 75% n=248 All destinations →
August 70% n=248 All destinations →
September 70% n=240 All destinations →
October 20% n=248 All destinations →
November 0% n=240 All destinations →
December 0% n=248 All destinations →

Frequently asked

Does it rain in Zion / Springdale in June?

Rarely. Only 2% of days in Zion / Springdale see measurable rain in June, based on 8 years of ERA5 historical data (n=240 days, 2018–2025). This is a historical average, not a forecast.

Is Zion / Springdale good for sun in June?

Yes. Zion / Springdale is historically strong for sun in June: 84% of days are clear on average (avg high 83°F, n=240 days, ERA5 2018–2025).

How Zion / Springdale compares in June

Head-to-head clear-sky comparisons against destinations travelers plausibly weigh against Zion / Springdale this month — same passport tier, similar flight distance, both sides from the same 8-year ERA5 record.

All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live 7-day outlook for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.