Aubrey CliffsAubrey Cliffs at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Aubrey Cliffs
Best visited in spring or fall for mild temperatures and clear skies; summer can be very hot and winter brings snow and icy roads.
Spring (March-May)
Mar-May · 40-75°F (4-24°C)
Wildflowers can appear in the valley below and temperatures are pleasant for rim hikes.
Fall (September-November)
Sep-Nov · 35-70°F (2-21°C)
Clear air and long shadows emphasize the cliffs' layers; afternoons are warm, mornings crisp.
Winter (December-February)
Dec-Feb · 20-50°F (-7-10°C)
Snow dusts the higher ground and the landscape goes quiet; roads can be icy.
Weather & Climate near Aubrey Cliffs
Climate
Aubrey Cliffs's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
Air Quality:
AQI 17
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - 7° | -3° | 35 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -4° - 9° | -1° | 35 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -2° - 12° | 2° | 46 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 16° | 5° | 23 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 4° - 20° | 12° | 17 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 8° - 25° | 17° | 12 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 13° - 30° | 21° | 50 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 29° | 21° | 55 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 25° | 17° | 31 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 20° | 12° | 27 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 13° | 3° | 31 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -5° - 8° | -2° | 32 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Aubrey Cliffs
From Kingman, Arizona, drive north on US-93 then west on County Road 19 into the Aubrey Valley; many access points are on unpaved roads-high-clearance vehicles recommended. The cliffs span remote country between I-40 and the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument; allow extra time for slow gravel sections and check local road conditions before setting out.
Tips for Visiting Aubrey Cliffs
- Go early in the morning for cooler temperatures and the best light on the cliffs' stratified faces.
- Use a high-clearance vehicle if leaving paved roads; cell service is intermittent-carry a paper map and water.
- Watch for sudden gusts along the rim and stay well back from the edge; the sandstone can undercut and crumble.
- Binoculars reveal bands of basalt and ash-flow tuff; bring them to pick out distant buttes and pronghorns.