Arizona · Rock climbing · Young

Roof Awakening

5.11+
grade
Sport Bolted
style
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

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One of 11 climbs catalogued at Workman Falls, Arizona. First ascent by D.A. Sampson & Eric Brown, May 2021.

  • Nearby · Boulder Mountain · El Oso Rodeo · Sycamore Wall
  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Roof Awakening

    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

      53° / 25°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      56° / 27°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      61° / 31°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 36°

      3 wet

    5. May

      76° / 42°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 49°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 59°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 59°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 52°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 40°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 30°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 25°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pleasant Valley, AZ, 19.5 mi away at 5,183 ft. The station sits about 1,300 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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