Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Designation: National Monument
Location: Arizona
📘 Park Overview
This canyon is home to Diné families who raise livestock, farmlands, and live here. People have lived in these canyons for nearly 5,000 years, which is longer than anyone has lived continuously on the Colorado Plateau. In this place called Tsegi, their homes and images tell us their stories. Today, the park and Navajo Nation work together to manage the rich cultural and natural resources.
🌤 Weather Information
Canyon de Chelly's elevation is about 5,500 feet. Spring is cool and windy; highs from 50 to 70; lows of 35 degrees. Expect dust storms and canyon flooding. Summer is hot and dry; highs from 85 to 100; lows of 51 degrees. Drink plenty of water outdoors. Fall is warm and often wet; highs from 60 to 80; lows of 40 degrees. Expect lightning, thunderstorms, and flash floods. Winter is cold and breezy; highs from 40 to 60; lows of 18 degrees. Expect 1-4 inches of snow and freezing nighttime temperatures.
Images
Navajo families continue to live and farm in the canyon they call Tsegi
Credit: Ravis Henry
Visitors can enjoy a free ranger led hike into the canyon
Credit: NPS Photo
Her home on top of Spider Rock, Spider Woman taught the Navajo people how to weave
Credit: NPS Photo
The Navajo people call the canyon Tsegi meaning "within the rocks"
Credit: NPS Photo
Ancient Puebloans built villages like White House that offered opportunities for trade, ceremony, and social gatherings.
Credit: NPS Photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Saturday, May 9
Sunny
High: 81.5°F | Low: 55°F
Humidity: 19%
Wind: 26.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 10.1
Sunrise: 06:17 AM
Sunset: 08:12 PM
Moon: Last Quarter (59%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 52.9°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, May 10
Sunny
High: 78.7°F | Low: 53.7°F
Humidity: 17%
Wind: 13.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 10.1
Sunrise: 06:16 AM
Sunset: 08:13 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (49%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 50.9°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, May 11
Sunny
High: 85.7°F | Low: 57.3°F
Humidity: 12%
Wind: 13.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 10.5
Sunrise: 06:15 AM
Sunset: 08:14 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (39%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 54.5°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
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Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
3 miles E of Highway 191 on Indian Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
🏤 Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 588
Chinle, AZ 86503
📞 Voice Phone: 9286745500
✉️ Email: cach_interpretation@nps.gov