Summerhaven, AZ Climate


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Summerhaven, AZ has a mild climate year-round, with temperatures rarely exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer or dropping below freezing in the winter. The area is blessed with abundant sunshine and relatively low humidity. Much of the year is dry, although there are occasional monsoonal storms that bring heavy rain and even snow to the area. Summers tend to be warm and sunny, making it a great place for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and exploring nature. Winters are generally mild but can be cold at night, and there tends to be more rain than snow. Overall, Summerhaven's climate is comfortable and its weather is usually pleasant.

Summerhaven, Arizona gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Summerhaven averages 13 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 285 sunny days per year in Summerhaven. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Summerhaven gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 68 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 100 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Summerhaven is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Arizona.

5.5 Summer - 8 Winter
April, November and October are the most pleasant months in Summerhaven, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

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YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

June is the hottest month for Summerhaven with an average high temperature of 100.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In Summerhaven, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Summerhaven are November, April and March.
In Summerhaven, there are 146.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Summerhaven with an average of 31.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
In Summerhaven, there are 57.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
In Summerhaven, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
Humidity is low in Summerhaven, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
August is the wettest month in Summerhaven with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 34% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 23.5 inches in Summerhaven means that it is one of the wettest places in Arizona.
August is the rainiest month in Summerhaven with 11.8 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 1.8 rainy days. There are 68.4 rainy days annually in Summerhaven, which is one of the rainiest places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 12.5 inches in Summerhaven means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona. February is the snowiest month in Summerhaven with 3.3 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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