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Wupatki National Monument
Weather
Sunset clouds

NPS photo by Dallas Larsen

Be prepared for variable and extreme weather conditions. Expect windy afternoons. Summer daytime temperatures can exceed 100 degrees. Short afternoon thunderstorms are common July through September. Autumn and spring days are warm and mild while winter days are cool with occasional snow & freezing temperatures. Best advice - dress in layers, because the weather can change quickly at any time of year.

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Wupatki pueblo with wooden ladders  

Did You Know?
The very first rangers assigned to oversee Wupatki National Monument in the 1930s lived in 2 modified rooms in Wupatki Pueblo itself.

Last Updated: February 02, 2007 at 12:05 EST