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White Mesa Arch

Arizona

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White Mesa Arch is a natural arch in Coconino County, Arizona, at about 6,419 feet.

Arch Facts

Elevation

6,419 ft

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

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White Mesa 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–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–82°F and lows of 35–55°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Betatakin, AZ weather station, 28 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan40° high22° low4 days with snow
  2. Feb44° high25° low3 days with snow
  3. Mar52° high30° low2 days with snow
  4. Apr61° high35° low1 days with snow
  5. May71° high44° low
  6. Jun82° high55° low
  7. Jul86° high60° low
  8. Aug83° high58° low
  9. Sep76° high52° low
  10. Oct64° high41° low
  11. Nov51° high30° low2 days with snow
  12. Dec40° high22° low3 days with snow

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

Where it is

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

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Best time to visit White Mesa Arch

Best months: April–June and August–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    40° / 22°

    5 wet · 4 snow

  2. Feb

    44° / 25°

    5 wet · 3 snow

  3. Mar

    52° / 30°

    4 wet · 2 snow

  4. Apr

    61° / 35°

    3 wet · 1 snow

  5. May

    71° / 44°

    3 wet

  6. Jun

    82° / 55°

    2 wet

  7. Jul

    86° / 60°

    5 wet

  8. Aug

    83° / 58°

    7 wet

  9. Sep

    76° / 52°

    5 wet

  10. Oct

    64° / 41°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    51° / 30°

    3 wet · 2 snow

  12. Dec

    40° / 22°

    4 wet · 3 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Betatakin, AZ, 27.9 mi away at 7,286 ft. The station sits about 900 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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