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Natural Arch

Arizona

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Natural Arch is a natural rock arch in Apache County, Arizona, sitting at about 5,133 feet. The nearest town is Dennehotso, roughly 10 miles away, and the arch falls within the Navajo Region Fire and Aviation Management unit. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 67°F in April and 69°F in October, while July highs reach about 93°F and January highs hover near 41°F. For a change of pace, Chinle Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 9 miles away.

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Elevation

5,133 ft

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

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Location

Natural Arch

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, 13 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 · 9.8 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

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