Window Rock
About
Window Rock is a natural arch in Apache County, Arizona, about 4 miles from the town of Many Farms. It sits at roughly 5,560 feet within the jurisdiction of Navajo Region Fire and Aviation Management. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. A nearby weather station at a similar elevation records typical May averages of about 79°F for highs and 44°F for lows, and October averages near 70°F and 37°F. Summer highs typically reach the low 90s, while winter nights average around 20°F. Those interested in rock climbing can find the Navajolands climbing area about 7 miles away.
Arch Facts
Elevation
5,560 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
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 61–79°F and lows of 29–44°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Canyon De Chelly, AZ weather station, 18 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan44° high19° low1 days with snow
- Feb51° high24° low1 days with snow
- Mar61° high29° low1 days with snow
- Apr69° high36° low
- May79° high44° low
- Jun90° high52° low
- Jul93° high60° low
- Aug90° high59° low
- Sep83° high50° low
- Oct70° high37° low
- Nov56° high26° low
- Dec43° high20° low1 days with snow
Where it is
- Navajo Region Fire and Aviation Management · Public land
- Nearest town
- Many Farms, Arizona · 4.1 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- NavajolandsRock climbing6.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
