Meteor Crater
Winslow, United States
Meteor Crater is an impact crater and a National Natural Landmark in Coconino County. It is one of the 120 sights listed on this site and is the 74th most looked-up sight in the United States on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between April and June when daily highs range from 20 °C to 30 °C and rainfall is low. July and August are the wettest months, with about 14 to 15 rainy days and highs reaching 32 °C. Winters are cold, with lows dropping to -3 °C in December.
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is the nearest airport, located 60 km away. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 199 km away. The site is 3,032 km from Washington, D.C. Opening hours are 7:00 to 19:00 daily from Memorial Day to September 15, and 8:00 to 17:00 daily from September 16 to Memorial Day.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 2 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 25 | 22 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 34 | 42 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 24 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
