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National monument · AZ

Wupatki National Monument

National Park Service
DesignationNational monument
StateAZ
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonApr–Oct
On the map
Map showing the location of Wupatki National Monument

About Wupatki National Monument

Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community. The early 1100's marked a time of cooler and wetter weather, when the ancestors of contemporary Pueblo communities created a bustling center of trade and culture. For indigenous peoples, these sites represent the footprints of their ancestors.

Things to do

HikingWildlife viewing

When to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best Apr–OctAverage low–high: 50–76°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 72%2.3 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Wupatki National Monument is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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