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Eye of the Dove

Arizona

About

Eye of the Dove is a natural arch in Navajo County, Arizona, sitting at about 5,770 feet. The nearest town is Dennehotso, roughly 11 miles away, and the surrounding land falls within the Navajo Region Fire and Aviation Management unit. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable temperatures. Typical averages from the nearby Monument Valley weather station put April highs near 67°F and October highs near 69°F, while July highs reach the low 90s and January highs stay around 41°F. Wildcat Trail, a hike about 8 miles away, is the closest nearby option for pairing with a visit.

Arch Facts

Elevation

5,770 ft

Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).

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Location

Eye of the Dove

Arizona

Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Apr–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–77°F and lows of 42–54°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Monument Valley, AZ weather station, 7.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan41° high25° low
  2. Feb48° high29° low
  3. Mar59° high36° low
  4. Apr67° high42° low
  5. May77° high54° low
  6. Jun89° high65° low
  7. Jul93° high68° low
  8. Aug90° high65° low
  9. Sep82° high58° low
  10. Oct69° high45° low
  11. Nov53° high34° low
  12. Dec41° high25° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Navajo Region Fire and Aviation Management · Public land
Nearest town
Dennehotso, Arizona · 11 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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