Today
86° 58°
Sunny
Duck Creek Village · 8,602 ft
Mountain Weather
The official forecast for the village — not the valley floor five thousand feet below it.
60° Clear
✓ No active weather alerts for Duck Creek Village right now.
Duck Creek Village forecast — Tonight: clear, low near 58°F. Sunday: sunny, high near 86°F. This is the official NWS point forecast for 8,602 ft on the Markagunt Plateau — expect it to run 15–20°F cooler than St. George and the desert floor.
Next 24 hours
The week ahead
Mon
82° 58°
Partly cloudy
💧 26%
Tue
81° 58°
Partly cloudy
💧 60%
Wed
82° 58°
Partly cloudy
💧 49%
Thu
82° 57°
Partly cloudy
💧 62%
Fri
79° 56°
Rain
💧 72%
Sat
78°
Thunderstorms
💧 71%
Air, sun & sky
Air quality & smoke
41
Good US AQI · PM2.5 1.7 µg/m³
Clean mountain air — no smoke or haze worth mentioning.
Updated hourly. In fire season this is the smoke check before the drive up.
Sun today
6:20 AMSunrise
8:15 PMGolden hour
8:54 PMSunset
14 h 34 min of daylight at the village today.
Moon & dark skies
Waning crescent 6% illuminated
Dark-sky window — a great stretch for stargazing at Cedar Breaks.
| Evening | Sunset | Golden hour | Moon | Stargazing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 8:54 PM | 8:15 PM | 3% | Excellent |
| Mon | 8:53 PM | 8:15 PM | 0% | Excellent |
| Tue | 8:53 PM | 8:15 PM | 0% | Excellent |
| Wed | 8:52 PM | 8:14 PM | 2% | Excellent |
| Thu | 8:52 PM | 8:14 PM | 6% | Excellent |
| Fri | 8:51 PM | 8:13 PM | 12% | Excellent |
| Sat | 8:51 PM | 8:13 PM | 20% | Excellent |
Sun and moon times are computed for the village (Mountain Time) — no feed to go stale. Golden hour marks the sun dropping below 6° for that low, warm light photographers chase.
The full forecast, in words
The detailed wording below is provided live by the US National Weather Service (in English).
Tonight Clear · 58°F
Clear. Low around 58, with temperatures rising to around 60 overnight. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Sunny · 86°F
Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Thunderstorms · 59°F
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 59, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. West southwest wind 2 to 6 mph.
Monday Partly cloudy · 82°F
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. West southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Partly cloudy · 58°F
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West northwest wind around 3 mph.
Tuesday Partly cloudy · 81°F
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Thunderstorms · 58°F
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday Partly cloudy · 82°F
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Thunderstorms · 58°F
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday Partly cloudy · 82°F
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Thunderstorms · 57°F
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday Rain · 79°F
A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Thunderstorms · 56°F
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday Thunderstorms · 78°F
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Reading mountain weather at 8,400 feet
Summer
Mornings are crisp, afternoons top out in the 70s while the desert bakes at 100°F+. In July and August the monsoon often builds midday clouds into hit-or-miss afternoon thunderstorms that clear by dinner — plan the big outings for morning.
Fall & spring
The swing seasons move fast: golden afternoons, hard-freeze nights, and the first or last snows can arrive with little warning. Watch the forecast the week of your trip, not the month before.
Winter
Storms here mean real snow — check the Snow Report and Road Conditions before the climb from Cedar City, and give the plows time to work after a warning.
NWS updated Jul 12, 12:31 AM MDT
Where this forecast comes from
This is the National Weather Service point forecast for the grid cell covering Duck Creek Village — centered at 8,602 ft, so it reflects mountain conditions rather than a valley reading. The page refreshes through the day, and alerts are re-checked on every visit. We run the inn here year-round; when in doubt about a winter drive, call us.
Duck Creek Village weather questions
What travelers ask us before they pack.
How much cooler is Duck Creek Village than St. George or Cedar City?
Duck Creek Village sits at ~8,400 ft, roughly 5,600 ft above St. George — figure 15–20°F cooler here on a typical day, and about 10°F cooler than Cedar City. Summer afternoons in the 70s here can be 100°F+ on the desert floor.
Does it really storm every summer afternoon?
In July and August the monsoon pattern often builds clouds around midday with hit-or-miss thunderstorms in the afternoon, then clears by evening. Plan hikes and rides for mornings, keep an eye on the sky after noon, and never wait out lightning on an exposed ridge.
What should I pack for Duck Creek Village weather?
Layers, always: mornings can be 30–40°F cooler than the afternoon. Summer — sun protection plus a rain shell. Fall and spring — a real jacket and a warm hat. Winter — full winter gear, and check the snow report and road conditions before the drive up.
Is there wildfire smoke at Duck Creek Village or Bryce right now?
This page shows the current air-quality index for the village, updated hourly. In fire season (roughly July–September) regional wildfires can push haze onto the plateau for a few days at a time; an AQI under 50 means clean mountain air, and the reading here is the honest check before you commit to the drive.
What time is sunset at Duck Creek Village?
Sunset swings from about 5:10 PM in late December to nearly 9 PM at midsummer. Tonight it's 8:54 PM, with golden light starting around 8:15 PM — this page computes the exact times fresh every day.
When does it start snowing at Duck Creek Village?
First measurable snow typically arrives between mid-October (higher terrain) and mid-November (lower). Our live snow report tracks depth from two sensor stations that bracket the village, updated daily.
Related guides
Snow Report
Live snow depth and the 47-year record for Duck Creek Village, from two SNOTEL stations minutes away.
See pageRoad Conditions
Road and weather conditions before you drive up the mountain.
See pageLive Cams
Live camera views and weather checks before your trip.
See pageBest Time to Visit
Choose your season for hiking, foliage, snow, or quiet mountain air
Plan thisNext steps
Whatever the Forecast, the Porch Is Covered
Book direct at Duck Creek Village Inn and let the mountain do its thing — coffee inside, storms outside.