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Weather Conditions for Desert, Utah : Emery County
Issued: 12:31 am MDT Oct 12, 2026 Latitude: 39.0880274 Longitude: -110.3187608 View on Google Maps

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Columbus Day Tonight Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
90% chance of thunderstorms on Columbus Day 80% chance of thunderstorms on Tonight 80% chance of thunderstorms on Tuesday 40% chance of  on Wednesday Sunny on Thursday Sunny on Friday Sunny on Saturday Sunny on Sunday
High: 66°F Low: 46°F High: 61°F High: 59°F High: 65°F High: 66°F High: 66°F High: 68°F
  Low: 40°F Low: 39°F Low: 39°F Low: 40°F Low: 42°F  
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Hourly forecast

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Current Conditions at
MOAB - (KCNY)
55°
Clear
as of 6:53 AM MDST
Rel. Humidity: 76%
Dew Point: 48°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.87 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
3 MPH
180° South
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
PRICE - (KPUC)
50°
Clear
as of 6:53 AM MDST
Rel. Humidity: 93%
Dew Point: 48°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.90 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
5 MPH
070° East
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
GRAND JUNCTION - (KGJT)
57°
Clear
as of 6:53 AM MDST
Rel. Humidity: 67%
Dew Point: 46°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.91 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
12 MPH
110° East
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
VERNAL - (KVEL)
50°
Mostly Cloudy
as of 6:53 AM MDST
Rel. Humidity: 93%
Dew Point: 48°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.88 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Few at 3600ft, Scattered at 4400ft, Broken at 6000ft
90% chance of thunderstorms Columbus Day Columbus Day... Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Patchy blowing dust before 9am. High near 66. South wind 14 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

80% chance of thunderstorms Tonight Tonight... Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then scattered showers. Low around 46. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

80% chance of thunderstorms Tuesday Tuesday... Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers likely between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 61. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

50% chance of rain Tuesday Night Tuesday Night... Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

40% chance of  Wednesday Wednesday... Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

20% chance of rain Wednesday Night Wednesday Night... A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Sunny on Thursday Thursday... Sunny, with a high near 65.

Mostly Clear on Thursday Night Thursday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

Sunny on Friday Friday... Sunny, with a high near 66.

Mostly Clear on Friday Night Friday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

Sunny on Saturday Saturday... Sunny, with a high near 66.

Mostly Clear on Saturday Night Saturday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Sunny on Sunday Sunday... Sunny, with a high near 68.

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Sun Almanac for Desert, Utah
Astronomical Sunrise 06:00 AM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky begins to brighten from a completly darkened state.
Nautical Sunrise 06:30 AM?Nautical sunrise (or nautical dawn) is the precise moment when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon in the morning. It marks the beginning of nautical twilight, allowing pilots/mariners to see the horizon.
Civil Sunrise 07:01 AM?Civil sunrise is the moment in the morning when the sun's center is 6° below the horizon. It marks the start of morning civil twilight, providing enough natural light for most, outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes before actual sunrise.
Sunrise 07:28 AM?Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. It marks the end of the twilight phase, often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors.

Daylight: 11 Hours 19 Minutes?Daylight hours are the period of time between local sunrise and sunset, representing the daily portion of sunlight. These hours change in length based on season, Earth's tilt, and latitude.

Sunset 6:47 PM?The sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. It marks the end of daylight and is often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. It also signals the beginning of twilight.
Civil Sunset 7:14 PM?Civil sunset (or evening civil twilight) occurs when the center of the sun is 6° below the horizon, marking the end of the brightest twilight phase. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes after sunset, providing enough light for most outdoor activities to continue without artificial light.
Nautical Sunset 7:45 PM?Nautical sunset occurs when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon, marking the end of nautical twilight. This phase, following civil twilight, allows the horizon to remain visible, enabling mariners to take accurate star sights for navigation. The sky is dark, but some ambient light remains
Astronomical Sunset 8:16 PM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun drops to 18° below the horizon. This causes the sky to enter a completly darkened state.

Civil Rise to Set: 12 Hours 13 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 13 Hours 15 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 14 Hours 16 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Desert, Utah
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 1.85 Days
Moon is currently below the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 246,655 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Desert:
Next EventEvent TimeIllum

Moonrise:09:42 am Mon3.8%
High Moon:02:41 pm Mon4.7%
Moonset:07:34 pm Mon5.6%
New Moon: Sat Oct 10
First Quarter: Sun Oct 18
Full Moon: Mon Oct 26
Last Quarter: Sun Nov 1
New Moon: Mon Nov 9
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