KNOLLS ยท WEATHER
Read the desert
by the month.
Long-term averages from the climate station ten miles from Knolls, plus the forecast that matters on the day.
Monthly averages
Knolls 10 NE station, 1986 to 2004. Temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit, precipitation in inches.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.5 | 16.9 | 0.61 |
| February | 41.4 | 19.3 | 0.46 |
| March | 54.4 | 29.1 | 0.91 |
| April | 62.3 | 36.6 | 1.01 |
| May | 72.3 | 44.9 | 1.23 |
| June | 83.5 | 54.7 | 0.68 |
| July | 92.8 | 62.1 | 0.36 |
| August | 90.9 | 59.5 | 0.31 |
| September | 80.0 | 48.0 | 0.56 |
| October | 64.3 | 34.4 | 0.77 |
| November | 46.5 | 23.3 | 0.61 |
| December | 36.5 | 14.5 | 0.38 |
May was the wettest month on this record at 1.23 inches, and July the hottest.
Source: Western Regional Climate Center: Knolls 10 NE, 1986 to 2004. Checked September 10, 2026.
The forecast on the day
Averages plan the season; the forecast plans the ride. Check the National Weather Service forecast for Knolls and Utah 511 for I-80 before you leave.
Check the managing agency before you tow
This is an independent planning guide. Fees, hours, closures, fire orders and riding boundaries change. Confirm the current details with the BLM Salt Lake Field Office.
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