Arizona · Rock climbing · Phoenix

Overdue Book

5.6
grade
Trad Gear
style
Nov–Apr
best months

Located in the Library Wall sector of Phoenix Areas, this climb sits in the lower-to-middle range of the 16 routes catalogued here, which span from 5.4 to 5.11c. First ascent by Astraus and Peters.

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  • Nearby · Tom's Thumb · Sven Tower 3 · Fort McDowell
  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Overdue Book

    Best months: November–April. 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

      64° / 45°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      67° / 46°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      74° / 51°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      82° / 56°

      2 wet

    5. May

      91° / 64°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      101° / 73°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      103° / 80°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      102° / 80°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      97° / 74°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      87° / 63°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      74° / 51°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      63° / 44°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fountain Hills, AZ, 4.3 mi away at 1,580 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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