Sand Hollow Reservoir Water Temperature

Sand Hollow Reservoir in Utah is popular for excellent fishing and boating as well as for extensive off road driving and buggy riding on the nearby dunes.


It’s the perfect choice for those who want more from their vacation and one of the most popular destinations in Sand Hollow National Park.

Sand Hollow Reservoir is a city close to Sand Hollow Reservoir. cold desert climate would be the climate here. July is the month with the highest water temperature at 84°F / 28.9°C. The month with the lowest is January with an average water temperature of 40.3°F / 4.6°C. The avg. air temperature is around 88°F / 31.1°C, July is the month with the highest temperature. December is the coolest with 38.3°F / 3.5°C average air temperature. January is the month with the min. precipitation of 0in / 0mm and January with the max. precipitation in a year with 0in / 0mm. If you plan to visit this place, the month June, July, August, September would be the best time.

Sand Hollow Reservoir Summary

Description Value
Current water temperature /
Warmest Month Water Temperature: July with 84°F / 28.9°C
Coldest Month Water Temperature: January with 40.3°F / 4.6°C
Warmest Month Air Temperature: July with 88°F / 31.1°C
Coldest Month Air Temperature: December with 38.3°F / 3.5°C
Wettest Month: January with 0in / 0mm
Driest Month: January with 0in / 0mm
Highest Humidity December with 53.7%
Lowest Humidity June with 12.7%
Best Time to Visit: June, July, August, September
Climate Classification cold desert climate

Sand Hollow Reservoir water temperature by month

Sand Hollow Reservoir water temperature by month

Max. Water

Temperature (°F)

ø. Water

Temperature (°F)

Min. Water

Temperature (°F)

January

41.5 40.5 39.9

February

42.1 40.8 40.1

March

50.4 45.1 41.7

April

60.8 53.6 48.6

May

71.6 63.1 56.5

June

82 72.5 66.9

July

86 80.2 75.7

August

85.6 80.2 77

September

82.8 75 69.3

October

73 65.5 59

November

61.9 54.7 48.6

December

49.3 44.8 41.4

Sand Hollow Reservoir water temperature by month

Max. Water

Temperature (°C)

ø. Water

Temperature (°C)

Min. Water

Temperature (°C)

January

5.3 4.7 4.4

February

5.6 4.9 4.5

March

10.2 7.3 5.4

April

16 12 9.2

May

22 17.3 13.6

June

27.8 22.5 19.4

July

30 26.8 24.3

August

29.8 26.8 25

September

28.2 23.9 20.7

October

22.8 18.6 15

November

16.6 12.6 9.2

December

9.6 7.1 5.2


July is the month with the highest water temperature at 84°F / 28.9°C. The month with the lowest is January with an average water temperature of 40.3°F / 4.6°C.

Water temperatures at Sand Hollow Reservoir range from 81-84F from May to July, to 86F in August and September the very best swimming conditions. The lowest annual temperatures are around 53 to 57F in January and February so water sports enthusiasts will find conditions favourable, though swimmers may find it cool. Sand Hollow Reservoir is home to the invasive Quagga mussel so boaters should be sure to clean equipment to ensure management and prevent spread.

The new campground has extensive modern facilities, and primitive camping is allowed in designated areas of the park. The huge dune system is ideal for off road driving and the OHV riding area is over 6000 acres.


Sand Hollow Reservoir weather by month / climate table

Max.

Temperature

°F

ø.

Temperature

°F

Min.

Temperature

(°F)

Precip.

(in)

Rainy Days

(d)

Rel. Humidity

(%)

January

53.6 39 26.1 0 0 52.4%

February

57.4 42.8 29.3 0 0 48.3%

March

69.6 51.6 34 0 0 38.4%

April

78.4 60.4 44.2 0 0 26.4%

May

88 70.7 49.8 0 0 19.2%

June

99.3 82.8 65.1 0 0 12.7%

July

100.2 88 74.5 0 0 20%

August

97 85.3 70 0 0 23.6%

September

92.8 77.2 58.5 0 0 23.5%

October

82.6 63.3 45.3 0 0 32%

November

68.2 49.8 33.1 0 0 40.4%

December

53.2 38.3 25.9 0 0 53.7%

Max.

Temperature

°C

ø.

Temperature

°C

Min.

Temperature

(°C)

Precip.

(mm)

Rainy Days

(d)

Rel. Humidity

(%)

January

12 3.9 -3.3 0 0 52.4%

February

14.1 6 -1.5 0 0 48.3%

March

20.9 10.9 1.1 0 0 38.4%

April

25.8 15.8 6.8 0 0 26.4%

May

31.1 21.5 9.9 0 0 19.2%

June

37.4 28.2 18.4 0 0 12.7%

July

37.9 31.1 23.6 0 0 20%

August

36.1 29.6 21.1 0 0 23.6%

September

33.8 25.1 14.7 0 0 23.5%

October

28.1 17.4 7.4 0 0 32%

November

20.1 9.9 0.6 0 0 40.4%

December

11.8 3.5 -3.4 0 0 53.7%
January is the driest at 0in / 0mm and January the wettest month with 0in / 0mm. With an average temperature of 88°F / 31.1°C, July is the warmest month in a year. December is the coldest with 38.3°F / 3.5°C average temperature.

Best Time to Visit Sand Hollow Reservoir

With stunning red sandstone escarpments and outcrops, clear, warm blue waters and miles of sands and dune systems, Sand Hollow Reservoir is a great choice at any time. The town of St. George is easy to reach from almost any starting point, then take Interstate 15 north to exit 16 and follow Highway 9 east for 4 miles to Sand Hollow Road. The park entrance is 3 miles south. Summer temperatures of around 93F to 100F from July to September and the typically desert climate keep the park open all year round. The reservoir gives a pleasant cooling effect, and the warm waters are perfect for swimming, water skiing and wind surfing. Fishing is another big draw with bluegill, crappie and bass in abundance.

Activities around Batemans Bay

Nearby attractions include the world famous Zion State Park where you can discover some of the most photographed scenery in the world for yourself.

Activities & POI in Sand Hollow Reservoir

Type of Activity List
Attraction Dinosaur Tracks, Warner Valley Dinosaur Track Site
Golf Course Coral Canyon Golf Course, Sand Hollow Resort, Sky Mountain Golf Course
Caravan Site Quail Creek Campground

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