- Elevation, modelled
- 1,527 m
- Tallest summit within 21.6 miles
- Mount Wrightson2,882.32 m · 8.3 mi
- Nearest byway
- Patagonia-Sonoita Scenic Road4.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 19:33local time
- Coordinates
- 31.8031, -110.7826
Basin Spring is a spring in Arizona, at a modelled 1,527 m. Mount Wrightson stands 2,882 m to the south-southwest, 8.3 miles off. The nearest named place is Proctor Spring, a spring 1.1 miles away. Patagonia-Sonoita Scenic Road passes 4.2 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 21.6 miles of Basin Spring. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Wrightson | SSW 208° | 2,882.32 m | 8.3 mi |
| Mount Hopkins | SW 217° | 2,576 m | 9.9 mi |
| Josephine Peak | SSW 202° | 2,563 m | 9.1 mi |
| McCleary Peak | SW 217° | 2,546 m | 6.4 mi |
| Apache Peak | E 86° | 2,530 m | 20.8 mi |
| Florida Peak | SSW 208° | 2,480 m | 6.0 mi |
| French Joe Peak | E 87° | 2,321 m | 20.9 mi |
| Pete Mountain | SW 225° | 2,307 m | 9.4 mi |
- 4.2 mi off the Patagonia-Sonoita Scenic Road
Named places within 25 miles
Springs
- Proctor Spring: 1.1 mi
- Deering Spring: 1.3 mi
- Bowman Spring: 1.7 mi
- Willow Spring: 2.5 mi
- Helvetia Spring: 4.5 mi
Peaks
- Castle Dome: 1.9 mi
- Weigles Butte: 2.5 mi
- Helvetia: 3.0 mi
- Granite Mountain: 3.2 mi
- Harts Butte: 3.3 mi
Parks: 33
- Sycamore Canyon Park: 9.6 mi
- Santa Rita III Park: 9.8 mi
- Madera Highlands Park: 11.9 mi
- Canoa Preserve Park: 12.1 mi
- Madera Highlands: 12.2 mi
Historic sites: 22
- Barn: 4.7 mi
- Titan II Missile Base #06: 7.2 mi
- Camp Crittenden Historical Marker: 11.2 mi
- Drop Tank Rocket Body: 12.5 mi
- Titan II Missile Base #05: 12.7 mi
Nature reserves: 10
- The Paton Center for Hummingbirds: 18.3 mi
- McKenzie Ranch Trails Park: 19.4 mi
- Esmond Station: 19.9 mi
- Empirita Ranch: 20.4 mi
- Patagonia Lake State Park: 21.5 mi
Ghost towns: 8
- Helvetia: 3.8 mi
- Kentucky Camp: 5.6 mi
- Total Wreck: 12.8 mi
- Alto: 14.3 mi
- Salero: 16.0 mi
Museums: 7
- Titan Missile Museum: 14.4 mi
- The Patagonia Museum: 18.3 mi
- Rojas House: 20.4 mi
- Otero Hall: 20.4 mi
- Tucson Military Vehicle Museum: 23.6 mi
Cliffs: 5
- Addendum Wall: 22.3 mi
- Shallow End: 22.4 mi
- Spine Cave: 22.5 mi
- Superfly Sector: 22.5 mi
- Bee Cave: 22.5 mi
Attractions: 4
- Whitehouse Picnic Area: 7.6 mi
- F4 Phantom: 11.3 mi
- Anthony's: 16.1 mi
- Ciénega Bridge: 17.0 mi
Picnic sites: 3
- Madera Traailhead Picnic Area: 7.8 mi
- Madera Canyon Picnic Area: 7.8 mi
- Mt. Wrightson Picnic Area: 8.2 mi
Gardens: 3
- Patagonia Memorial Garden: 18.3 mi
- Butterfly Garden: 18.3 mi
- Patagonia Community Garden: 18.4 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Canoa Rest Area: 14.9 mi
- Canoa Rest Area: 15.1 mi
Artworks: 1
- Patagonia Mosaic: 18.3 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:28 | 18:03 | 18:35 |
| June solstice | 05:19 | 18:57 | 19:33 |
| September equinox | 06:12 | 17:49 | 18:21 |
| December solstice | 07:20 | 16:47 | 17:24 |
Local time (America/Phoenix).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Jan–Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 50 | 52 | 58 | 63 | 71 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 76 | 68 | 58 | 49 |
| Precip in | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 2.1 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Santa Rita EXP Range, 5 mi away.
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