Arizona · Rock climbing · Phoenix

Math Chimney

5.8
grade
Trad Gear
style
Nov–Mar
best months

One of only two routes catalogued at ASU main campus.

Local outfitters

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  • Nearby · Camelback Mountain · Western Bouldering Area · The Headwall
  • Best time to go · Nov–Mar

    Best time to visit Math Chimney

    Best months: November–March. 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

      68° / 46°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      71° / 49°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      78° / 55°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      86° / 61°

      2 wet

    5. May

      95° / 69°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      104° / 79°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      106° / 84°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      105° / 84°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      100° / 78°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      89° / 66°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      77° / 54°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      66° / 45°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Ap, AZ, 6.8 mi away at 1,107 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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