Whipple PointWhipple Point at a Glance
Things to Do
Nearby Attractions to Whipple Point
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Whipple Point
Late spring through early autumn is the most accessible season for viewpoints and hikes.
Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 10-28°C (50-82°F)
Warm days with clearer access to trails and viewpoints; summer monsoons can produce dramatic skies.
Winter
December-February · -5-10°C (23-50°F)
Cold nights and possible snow at higher elevations-roads may be slick.
Weather & Climate near Whipple Point
Climate
Whipple 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.
Air Quality:
AQI 20
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - 9° | -2° | 15 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -4° - 12° | 1° | 13 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 16° | 5° | 15 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 21° | 11° | 9 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 6° - 26° | 16° | 10 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 11° - 32° | 21° | 7 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 15° - 34° | 24° | 32 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 15° - 32° | 24° | 39 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 11° - 29° | 20° | 30 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 22° | 13° | 28 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -2° - 15° | 4° | 16 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -6° - 10° | -1° | 17 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Whipple Point
Access is usually by unpaved BLM or forest roads off regional highways; a high-clearance vehicle is often recommended. Nearest towns with services are hours away-plan fuel and supplies in advance and check local land management for access rules.
Tips for Visiting Whipple Point
- If planning a viewpoint visit, allow extra time to reach the point-side roads can be rough and slow.
- Bring sun protection and water; the high plateaus at Whipple Point are exposed.
- Combine with nearby Navajo Nation sites if transiting the area-be mindful of tribal regulations and respect restricted zones.