Escalante, Utah has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 36.2 °F (low) to 66.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 10.6 Inches. Escalante is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.6 °F | 42.5 °F | 0.93 in. |
| February | 22.2 °F | 47.7 °F | 0.94 in. |
| March | 28.9 °F | 57.0 °F | 0.81 in. |
| April | 34.0 °F | 65.0 °F | 0.46 in. |
| May | 41.6 °F | 74.8 °F | 0.56 in. |
| June | 49.3 °F | 86.4 °F | 0.42 in. |
| July | 57.0 °F | 91.7 °F | 1.02 in. |
| August | 55.4 °F | 88.9 °F | 1.61 in. |
| September | 47.3 °F | 81.1 °F | 1.34 in. |
| October | 36.8 °F | 68.7 °F | 1.28 in. |
| November | 25.8 °F | 53.7 °F | 0.54 in. |
| December | 17.9 °F | 42.4 °F | 0.68 in. |
| Annual | 36.2 °F | 66.7 °F | 10.59 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |