Pintado Point

Cliff Prominent river or cliff point in northern Arizona

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Pintado Point
35.0811, -109.8015

How to Get to Pintado Point #

Often reached by short, sometimes unpaved roads from the nearest highway; parking is minimal so arrive prepared to walk a few hundred metres to the viewpoint. Check local maps for private property or tribal land boundaries.

Tips for Visiting Pintado Point #

  • Respect any Navajo Nation or tribal signage-some sites have restricted access or require permits.
  • Bring binoculars for birdwatching - cliffs and promontories host raptors and migratory species.
  • Plan for remote conditions: limited shade and cell coverage in similar Arizona landscapes.

Best Time to Visit Pintado Point #

Best in spring and autumn to avoid high summer heat; verify access with local land managers if the point falls on tribal or restricted land.

Spring
March-May · 10-25°C
Better temperatures for walking and clear skies for long views.
Autumn
September-November · 10-25°C
Cooler days and steady weather; beautiful light for photography.

Weather & Climate near Pintado Point #

Climate

Pintado Point's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 34°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4° 12°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 15°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
25°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 7 mm.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
11° 32°

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
15° 34°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 40 mm of rain.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
15° 32°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
11° 29°

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 15°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6° 10°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

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