Shit Rock NW
Among the easier routes at Sehome Arboretum.
- V0-
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
Best time to visit Shit Rock NW
Best months: May–September. 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
48° / 35°
20 wet
Feb
50° / 35°
17 wet
Mar
54° / 38°
17 wet
Apr
59° / 41°
15 wet
May
66° / 46°
12 wet
Jun
70° / 51°
10 wet
Jul
75° / 54°
6 wet
Aug
75° / 54°
6 wet
Sep
69° / 50°
9 wet
Oct
60° / 44°
16 wet
Nov
52° / 39°
19 wet
Dec
47° / 35°
20 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bellingham 3 Ssw, WA, 1.9 mi away at 15 ft. The station sits about 500 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.
One of the easier climbs catalogued at Sehome Arboretum, where routes span from V0- to V6.
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