The climate in Apache Junction, AZ is classified as hot desert climate. Summers are hot with temperatures reaching well into the triple digits during the day and dropping to the mid-70s overnight. Winters are milder, with daytime temperatures reaching into the mid-60s and evening temperatures dropping to the upper 30s or lower 40s. The area receives very little rain throughout the year, averaging around 8 inches of precipitation annually. However, due to its location at the edge of the Sonoran Desert, there can be periods of dryness during certain times of year. Overall, Apache Junction enjoys a warm climate with plenty of sunshine most days.
Apache Junction, Arizona gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Apache Junction averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 294 sunny days per year in Apache Junction. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Apache Junction gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 41 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 105 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 42
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year