The USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the U.S. called US Topo that are separated into rectangular quadrants that are printed at 22.75"x29" or larger. Elephant Butte is covered by the Mitten Buttes, AZ US Topo Map quadrant
Free US Topo Map PDF Order Waterproof Printed Topo MapCamel Butte | 0.6 mi |
Cly Butte | 0.7 mi |
Rain God Mesa | 1.4 mi |
Merrick Butte | 1.4 mi |
Three Sisters | 1.4 mi |
Oljato, UT | 14 mi |
Dennehotso, AZ | 15 mi |
Halchita, UT | 15 mi |
Mexican Hat, UT | 18 mi |
Kayenta, AZ | 19 mi |
North Window | Land | 0.4 mi |
Lookout Point | Land | 2.3 mi |
Sand Spring | Water | 2.4 mi |
Tse Biyi | Land | 2.8 mi |
Totem Pole | Land | 2.8 mi |
Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is MONUMENT VAL which is approximately 3 miles away and has an elevation of 5,564 feet (364 feet lower than Elephant Butte). Because the nearest station and this geographic feature may have differences in elevation and topography, the historic weather at the two separate locations may be different as well.
Month | Precip | AVG High Temp | AVG Low Temp |
---|---|---|---|
January | .20" | 39.0° | 23.3° |
February | .07" | 47.3° | 27.8° |
March | .17" | 57.7° | 34.8° |
April | .27" | 66.9° | 41.3° |
May | .38" | 76.4° | 51.6° |
June | .05" | 87.6° | 61.6° |
July | .57" | 91.9° | 66.2° |
August | .68" | 89.0° | 63.8° |
September | .63" | 81.4° | 56.6° |
October | .67" | 67.9° | 44.8° |
November | .27" | 51.2° | 32.0° |
December | .13" | 40.2° | 24.5° |
This location's average summer high temps are higher than 80% of other locations on record.
This location's average winter low temps are higher than 62% of other locations on record.
This location's average precipitation levels are lower than 100% of other locations on record.