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| The North Rim temperatures are cooler than the South Rims, at about 40-70 degrees F in the summer. This is because of increased elevation. There are many roads that lead to the North Rim that are closed in the winter. The spring and fall weather at the North Rim are unpredictable. You should always be prepared for sudden changes in the weather. | The North Rim is the coldest and wettest. The North Rim gets 26 inches of precipitation each year, versus the 16 inches that the South Rim receives. This is again because of the difference in elevation. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon rises1,200 feet higher than the South Rim. The North Rim is approximately 8,200 feet above sea level. The floor of the Grand Canyon is about 35 degrees hotter than the temperatures above. |
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| The first tourist facility was made here in 1917. The founder of it was W. W. Wylie. It provided only minimum accommodations. The facility was located near Bright Angle Point. The first director of the National Park was Stephen T. Mather. He encouraged the development and people to visit these areas. |  |
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