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Vermilion Cliffs

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Elevation, modelled
2,037 m
Tallest summit within 25 miles
Little Mountain2,124 m · 22.6 mi
Nearest byway
Fredonia-Vermillion Cliffs Scenic Road5.9 mi off
Sunset, June solstice
20:50local time
Coordinates
36.8277, -111.7820
Vermilion Cliffs, seen from above at true elevation

Vermilion Cliffs is a cliff in Arizona, at a modelled 2,037 m. Little Mountain stands 2,124 m to the southwest, 23 miles off. The nearest named place is White Knolls, a peak 3.0 miles away. Fredonia-Vermillion Cliffs Scenic Road passes 5.9 miles off. 42 named summits stand within 25 miles.

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 25 miles of Vermilion Cliffs. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
Little MountainSW 221°2,124 m22.6 mi
Cedar Tree HillsSSE 149°2,102 m24.1 mi
White KnollsSSW 193°2,090 m3.0 mi
The Big KnollWNW 285°2,054 m4.1 mi
Powells MonumentENE 76°2,042 m5.8 mi
TselgiishilSE 137°2,028 m12.2 mi
Middle KnollNW 307°2,018 m4.4 mi
White MesaSE 138°1,993 m17.8 mi

Named places within 25 miles

Attractions
Peaks: 42
Cliffs: 12
Beaches: 3
Historic sites: 2
Nature reserves: 2
Natural arches: 2
Ghost towns: 1
Waterfalls: 1
Museums: 1
Artworks: 1
DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:3219:0519:39
June solstice06:0920:1220:50
September equinox07:1618:5119:26
December solstice07:3716:3517:15

Local time (America/Denver).

Months averaging 5080 °F: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °F394554627283898676635040
Precip in0.60.70.60.30.40.10.91.11.10.80.40.6

1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Lees Ferry, 10 mi away.

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