July is the warmest month in Duck Creek Village, with 78 to 81F afternoons and nights of 45 to 53F. Station data on the monsoon that shows up after the first ten days, the meadow frost that still happens, the Fourth of July night and the valley heat below.
What Is the Weather Like in Duck Creek Village in July?
July is the warmest month in Duck Creek Village. Afternoons average 78 to 81F and nights 45 to 53F at the stations near village elevation, with the summit ten degrees cooler. The first ten days run dry and sunny. After that the monsoon brings afternoon thunderstorms, and the meadows can still frost on a clear night.
Pack for a warm afternoon, a stormy one and a cold dawn in the same week.
| July in Duck Creek Village | Number |
|---|---|
| Average daytime high | 78 to 81F, 70F at the summit |
| Average overnight low | 51 to 53F on slopes, 45F in meadows |
| Precipitation | 1.8 to 2.1 in, on 4 to 6 days |
| Rain in the first ten days | 7 to 14 percent of the month |
| Daylight | 14 h 46 m on Jul 1, 14 h 9 m on Jul 31 |
Three stations near the village set the July numbers
Duck Creek Village has no working weather station, so the numbers come from three neighbors. The Assay fire weather station sits at 8,100 feet, six miles east. Panguitch Lake reports from 8,300 feet, and the Harris Flat snow site from 7,800 feet in a meadow five miles southeast. Their July afternoons average 81.2, 77.6 and 79.5F.
July beats every other month for warmth at all three snow sites, ahead of June and August. Harris Flat reaches 80F on about 15 days of the month. Midway Valley, at 9,830 feet near the Highway 14 summit, stays under 70F on about half of July and has touched 80F on two days in 16 years, July 10 and 11, 2021. That same July 10 set the July record at every station: 95F at Assay, 91.6F at Harris Flat and 89.4F at Panguitch Lake.
Nights split by terrain, as they do all year. Assay averages a 52.8F low and Panguitch Lake 50.7F, and neither has recorded a freezing July night. Harris Flat averages 44.6F, because cold air drains off the slopes after dark and pools in flat meadow ground. The sun stays up late, too: sunset comes at 8:57 pm on July 1 and 8:41 pm on July 31.
Frost still visits the meadows in July
| July nights | Record |
|---|---|
| Harris Flat Julys with a freezing night | 6 of 14 |
| Coldest July night, Harris Flat | 28.4F, July 2, 2026 |
| Coldest July night, summit | 30.4F, July 1, 2026 |
| Fourth of July lows under 40F, Harris Flat | 8 of 14 years |
| Freezing July nights on the slopes | None on record |
The meadow runs coldest at the start of the month. At Harris Flat, lows average 41.2F over the first ten days of July and 46.4F over the middle ten. The cold opening of July 2026 reached the summit too, at 30.4F on July 1.
For the Fourth of July, plan for a sweater. July 4, 2027 falls on a Sunday. Over the last 14 Independence Days, Harris Flat ranged from a 73F to an 84F afternoon, and the night fell to 30.6F in 2026. Leave the fireworks at home. The June 4, 2026 interagency fire restrictions banned fireworks outside city limits in Kane County, and they are always prohibited on federal land, which includes Dixie National Forest around the village.
The monsoon rain arrives after the first ten days
| July rain | Number |
|---|---|
| July 1 to 10 | 0.14 to 0.29 in |
| July 11 to 31 | 1.6 to 2.0 in |
| June, for comparison | 0.42 to 0.59 in |
| Wettest July | 5.9 in, Harris Flat, 2021 |
The National Weather Service defines the monsoon as June 15 through September 30, but on this plateau the rain comes in the middle of July. Only 7 percent of July precipitation at Panguitch Lake falls in the first ten days, and 14 percent at Harris Flat. July brings three to four times the rain of June, and our August weather post covers the month the storms peak.
July precipitation by year at NRCS SNOTEL stations 514, 1148 and 626, 2011 to 2026. Chart by Duck Creek Village Inn from public data.
The monsoon does not show up the same way each summer. Harris Flat recorded 0.1 in during July 2023. July 2024 brought nothing at all, and July 2025 brought 0.3 in. Then July 2026 brought 3.2 in there and 5.5 in at Panguitch Lake, its wettest July in 12 years. Check the weather page the week you come.
The NWS rules for a stormy afternoon are short. Go indoors at the first thunder, and stay inside 30 minutes after the last rumble. Never drive into a flooded road, and do not camp overnight near a stream during the monsoon. Our monsoon trail post covers what wet clay does to the riding routes.
July is also wildflower month at Cedar Breaks. The National Park Service held its Wildflower Festival July 3 to 11 in 2026 and July 4 to 12 in 2025, and our Cedar Breaks wildflower guide lists what blooms when.
The valley towns below run 10 to 37 degrees hotter
| July normal, 1991 to 2020 | High and low |
|---|---|
| Cedar City, 5,590 ft | 91.0F and 57.1F |
| Kanab, 4,900 ft | 94.2F and 60.6F |
| St. George, 2,857 ft | 101.9F and 71.7F |
| Las Vegas | 104.5F and 82.0F |
| Phoenix | 106.5F and 84.5F |
The Las Vegas July normal low of 82.0F sits above the average July afternoon at every mountain station near the village. Phoenix runs warmer still, with an 84.5F normal low. A drive up from Las Vegas trades a night that never cools for one that needs a blanket.
Panguitch, at 6,615 feet on the Bryce road, averages a July low of 46.6F, four degrees colder than Panguitch Lake 1,700 feet higher. For a cool summer base, our cabins and rooms sit at 8,464 feet on Highway 14.
Quick answers about July in Duck Creek Village
How hot does Duck Creek Village get in July? Afternoons average 78 to 81F near the village and 70F at the summit. The hottest July day on record at the stations near village height was July 10, 2021, at 89 to 95F.
Does it rain in Duck Creek Village in July? Yes. Most of it falls after July 10, when the monsoon brings afternoon thunderstorms. The month averages about 2 in, but some Julys bring almost none and others close to 6 in.
How cold does it get at night in July? Lows average 51 to 53F on the slopes and 44.6F in the meadows. The Harris Flat meadow dipped to freezing in 6 of the last 14 Julys.
Can you have fireworks in Duck Creek Village on the Fourth of July? Fireworks are always prohibited on federal land, including Dixie National Forest. In 2026 the fire restrictions also banned them outside city limits in Kane County.
Is July a good time to visit Duck Creek Village? July is the warmest month and the best escape from desert heat, with long days and Cedar Breaks wildflowers. Plan outdoor time for the morning, before the storms build.
Hero photo: a meadow near Duck Creek Village in summer, from the Duck Creek Village Inn image library.
