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Window Rock

Arizona

About

Window Rock is a natural arch in Apache County, Arizona, sitting at about 5,009 feet. The nearest town is Red Mesa, about 12.5 miles away. The arch lies within the Navajo Region Fire and Aviation Management unit. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Teec Nos Pos weather station, at a similar elevation, show April highs around 70°F and October highs around 71°F, while July highs average about 95°F. For time on the water, Chinle Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 8.7 miles away.

Arch Facts

Elevation

5,009 ft

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

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Location

Window Rock

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: Mar–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–80°F and lows of 35–50°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Teec Nos Pos, AZ weather station, 27 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan45° high24° low
  2. Feb52° high29° low
  3. Mar62° high35° low
  4. Apr70° high42° low
  5. May80° high50° low
  6. Jun91° high61° low
  7. Jul95° high67° low
  8. Aug91° high65° low
  9. Sep84° high56° low
  10. Oct71° high44° low
  11. Nov57° high32° low
  12. Dec45° high24° low

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

Where it is

  • Navajo Region Fire and Aviation Management · Public land
Nearest town
Red Mesa, Arizona · 13 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

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