Hurricane

City / town · Utah

Hurricane

Best timeMar–May, Oct–Nov
From you
Nearest airportSGU · 14 mi
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Overview

Hurricane is a city within Washington County in Southern Utah.

1 sights · 3 things to do · 3 places to eat

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Best things about Hurricane

Sand Hollow State Park

Mollie's Nipple

A volcanic outcropping on the Hurricane Cliffs. At over 1,200 feet above the valley floor it offers good views over the canyon below.

Sky Mountain Golf Course

Skydive Zion

Skydive over the spectacular Zion National Park

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 100°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Zion National Park)

Jan: 2.0 in rain2"Jan: high 54°F, low 30°F54°30°JanFeb: 2.1 in rain2.1"Feb: high 58°F, low 34°F58°34°FebMar: 2.0 in rain2"Mar: high 66°F, low 39°F66°39°MarApr: 1.2 in rain1.2"Apr: high 73°F, low 44°F73°44°AprMay: 0.8 in rain0.8"May: high 84°F, low 52°F84°52°MayJun: 0.2 in rain0.2"Jun: high 95°F, low 62°F95°62°JunJul: 1.2 in rain1.2"Jul: high 100°F, low 70°F100°70°JulAug: 1.6 in rain1.6"Aug: high 98°F, low 69°F98°69°AugSep: 1.2 in rain1.2"Sep: high 91°F, low 61°F91°61°SepOct: 1.2 in rain1.2"Oct: high 78°F, low 49°F78°49°OctNov: 1.2 in rain1.2"Nov: high 64°F, low 37°F64°37°NovDec: 1.6 in rain1.6"Dec: high 52°F, low 29°F52°29°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • SGU St George Regional Airport, St George — 14 mi away. Directions
  • CDC Cedar City Regional Airport, Cedar City — 38 mi away. Directions
  • LAS Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas — 126 mi away (major hub). Directions

Hurricane is on Highway 9 between St. George, Utah and Zion National Park. From Interstate 15, take Highway 9 eastbound.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Sand Hollow State Park, Mollie's Nipple
  • Lunch Main Street Cafe
  • Afternoon Sky Mountain Golf Course, Skydive Zion
  • Dinner Alfredo's A Mexican Food

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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    Get in

    Hurricane is on Highway 9 between St. George, Utah and Zion National Park. From Interstate 15, take Highway 9 eastbound.

    By bus

    Salt Lake Express provides intercity bus service.

    See

    See Mollie's Nipple

    A volcanic outcropping on the Hurricane Cliffs. At over 1,200 feet above the valley floor it offers good views over the canyon below.

    Maps

    Do

    Do Sky Mountain Golf Course

    💲 From $19 ($8 in winter) for walking 9 holes to $44 ($27 in winter) for riding 18 holes.☎ +1 435 635-7888
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    Do Sand Hollow State Park

    💲 Day use $20. Utah residents: $15/vehicle, seniors (65+) $10☎ +1 435 680-0715Checked Dec 2021
    MapsWebsite

    Eat

    Drink

    For the nearest liquor store or bar, see Springdale or St. George (each approx. 25 minute drive).

    Sleep

    There are several hotels and motels in town along Highway 9.

    Go next

    Place Grafton ghost town

    just south of Zion National Park.
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