Climate
The Grand Canyon experiences swings in temperature from morning to night and also changes in temperature from the North Rim to the South Rim. The average temperature of the Grand Canyon is 47 degrees Fahrenheit and the average annual precipitation is 16 inches. The average high temperature in July is 84 degrees Fahrenheit, but the average low temperature of the Grand Canyon in January is 17 degrees Fahrenheit!
Weather
Weather in the Grand Canyon varies greatly. This variation is caused by extreme changes in elevation. Highest temperatures are found in the lowest elevations of the canyon. The coolest and wettest weather station in Grand Canyon National Park is Bright Angel Ranger Station at the North Rim. It receives an average of 25 inches of precipitation per year. The warmest and driest weather station in Grand Canyon National Park is Phantom Ranch. Temperatures at Phantom Ranch can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit!