She Comes First
- V3-4
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
- Apr–Oct
- best months
One of six routes catalogued at She Comes First, this climb sits at the upper end of the grade span. First ascent by Midwest Rock Violators.
- Nearby · The South Slope · A1 Area · Croc Bloc
Best time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit She Comes First
Best months: April–October. 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.
Jan
26° / 6°
8 wet
Feb
31° / 10°
7 wet
Mar
44° / 22°
9 wet
Apr
59° / 34°
10 wet
May
70° / 46°
12 wet
Jun
79° / 56°
12 wet
Jul
82° / 60°
10 wet
Aug
81° / 58°
10 wet
Sep
74° / 48°
9 wet
Oct
62° / 37°
9 wet
Nov
45° / 25°
8 wet
Dec
32° / 14°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Elkader 6 Ssw, IA, 7.6 mi away at 788 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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