Aires Butte

Aires Butte is a summit located in Zion [National Park], in Washington County of southwest Utah, United States. It is composed of white Navajo Sandstone, and rises above the Zion – [Mount Carmel Highway]. Aires Butte is situated east-northeast of Ant Hill, north of Nippletop, and northwest of Checkerboard Mesa. Precipitation runoff from this mountain drains into tributaries of the Virgin River.

Climate

Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit Aires Butte. According to the Köppen climate classification system, it is located in a Cold semi-arid climate zone, which is defined by the coldest month having an average mean temperature below, and at least 50% of the total annual precipitation being received during the spring and summer. This desert climate receives less than of annual rainfall, and snowfall is generally light during the winter.