Zion National Park is located in southwestern Utah, United States. It is a 229-square-mile (590 km2) park that is known for its red cliffs, canyons, buttes, and mesas. The park is also home to a variety of plant and animal life, including desert bighorn sheep, mule deer, coyotes, and condors. The park's elevation ranges from 3,666 feet (1,117 m) at the Virgin River to 8,726 feet (2,660 m) at Horse Ranch Mountain. The climate of Zion National Park is classified as a hot desert climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature in July is 89 °F (32 °C), while the average temperature in January is 32 °F (0 °C). The park receives an average of 12 inches (30 cm) of rain per year.
