- Elevation, modelled
- 1,222 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- North Franklin Mountain2,186 m · 20.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Texas Mountain Trail5.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:14local time
- Coordinates
- 31.7068, -106.2258
Painted Sky Park is a park in Texas, at a modelled 1,222 m. North Franklin Mountain stands 2,186 m to the northwest, 21 miles off. The nearest named place is Pueblos Park, a park 0.6 miles away. Texas Mountain Trail passes 5.2 miles off. 24 named summits stand within 25 miles.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Painted Sky Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Franklin Mountain | NW 311° | 2,186 m | 20.8 mi |
| Anthonys Nose | NW 318° | 2,081 m | 23.7 mi |
| South Franklin Mountain | NW 305° | 2,070 m | 19.0 mi |
| Cerro Alto Mountain | NE 42° | 2,043 m | 22.3 mi |
| Indian Peak | NW 312° | 1,985 m | 20.5 mi |
| The Mammoth | NW 305° | 1,982 m | 19.3 mi |
| Mount Franklin | WNW 299° | 1,870 m | 17.9 mi |
| Naville Mountain | NE 48° | 1,822 m | 23.4 mi |
- 5.2 mi off the Texas Mountain Trail
- 19.7 mi off the El Camino RealNational
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Pueblos Park: 0.6 mi
- Allerton Park: 1.2 mi
- Skyview Park: 1.5 mi
- Little Llamas Park: 1.8 mi
- Horizon Mesa Park: 1.9 mi
Historic sites
- Rio Vista Farm: 3.9 mi
- The Camino Real: 5.6 mi
- Socorro: 5.6 mi
- Socorro Mission La Purísima: 5.6 mi
- Casa Ortiz: 5.8 mi
Peaks: 24
- Backbone Hill: 9.6 mi
- Caisson Hill: 10.2 mi
- Horse Hill: 10.7 mi
- Engineer Hill: 11.3 mi
- Gold Hill: 15.7 mi
Museums: 20
Artworks: 15
- Texas flag: 9.3 mi
- The Equestrian: 11.7 mi
- Caballo de Bravos de Juárez: 14.6 mi
- Blue Flame: 15.7 mi
- 'Founder of the Pass': 15.9 mi
Attractions: 10
- Centro Recreativo Anitas: 7.2 mi
- Centro Recreativo Anitas: 7.2 mi
- Centro Recreativo Anitas: 7.2 mi
- Centro Recreativo Anitas: 7.2 mi
- Centro Recreativo Anitas: 7.3 mi
Nature reserves: 7
- Feather Lake Wildlife Refuge: 4.8 mi
- South Open Reserve: 15.8 mi
- North Open Reserve: 16.5 mi
- City Preserve: 17.1 mi
- Knapp Land Conservation Easement: 17.6 mi
Gardens: 2
- Japaneese Garden: 14.1 mi
- Chihuahuan Desert Gardens: 17.0 mi
Rest areas: 2
- El Paso County Eastbound Rest Area: 15.2 mi
- El Paso County Westbound Rest Area: 15.4 mi
Ghost towns: 2
- Smeltertown: 18.4 mi
- Smeltertown: 18.5 mi
Cliffs: 1
- Rimrock: 12.6 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:09 | 18:45 | 19:17 |
| June solstice | 06:01 | 19:38 | 20:14 |
| September equinox | 06:54 | 18:31 | 19:03 |
| December solstice | 07:02 | 16:29 | 17:06 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Feb–May, Sep–Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 47 | 52 | 59 | 67 | 75 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 77 | 67 | 55 | 46 |
| Precip in | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — EL Paso Intl AP, 12 mi away.
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