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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

NAVAJO MONUMENT (QNMA3)

Lat: 36.67667°NLon: 110.54389°WElev: 7204.0ft.

NA

56°F

13°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 11:36 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Kayenta AZ

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north in the morning.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Kayenta AZ
 36.64°N 110.27°W (Elev. 7753 ft)
Last Update:
10:17 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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