Arizona · Rock climbing · Elgin · Near Whetstone

Jeff-Detector

5.9
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

One of 17 routes catalogued at Main Ampitheater, spanning 5.9 to 5.12a/b. First ascent by Drewp 2016.

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  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Jeff-Detector

    Best months: March–May and September–November. 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

      60° / 29°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      62° / 31°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      68° / 35°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 40°

      2 wet

    5. May

      83° / 48°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      92° / 57°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 63°

      14 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 61°

      14 wet

    9. Sep

      85° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      78° / 45°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      68° / 35°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      59° / 29°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Elgin 5 S, AZ, 8.2 mi away at 4,811 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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