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Tonto National Monument Lower Cliff Dwelling
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Tonto National Monument
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evening storm in the Sierra Anchas

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evening storm in the Sierra Anchas

Winter
Winter temperatures at Tonto National Monument are usually pleasant with highs in the 60s (15° - 21°C). The winter rainy season is January/February. Snow, though rare, is not unheard of.

Summer
Summers at Tonto National Monument can be extreme, with highs in the 110s (+43° C). Be sure to wear sunscreen and a hat, and to carry (and drink) plenty of water.

Thunderstorms frequently occur during July, August, and early September. Lightning is a real hazard, since hikers are often the tallest object on the hillside.

Spring & Fall
Spring and fall can be the best times to visit. Temperatures are generally mild, and the weather is dry.

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old photo of the Lower Cliff Dwellings

Did You Know?
The first known written record of the cliff dwellings at Tonto National Monument dates from 1880. Archeologist Adolph Bandelier visited the dwellings in 1883, and said they were some of the best preserved he had ever seen.
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Last Updated: May 23, 2011 at 10:51 MST