Dolan Springs, AZ Climate

Dolan Springs, AZ has a desert climate that generally stays hot and dry throughout the year. The summer temperatures can reach as high as 110 degrees Fahrenheit while winters are mild with average highs in the mid-60s. Rainfall is scarce with an average of only 3 inches per year. This arid climate makes the area a perfect spot to escape from the heat and humidity of more metropolitan areas. Due to its location near several national parks, Dolan Springs also boasts many outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and off-roading.

Dolan Springs, Arizona gets 6 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Dolan Springs averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 293 sunny days per year in Dolan Springs. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Dolan Springs gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 30 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 101 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 37
Rain: averages 6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Dolan Springs is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

5.1 Summer - 7.6 Winter

October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Dolan Springs, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Dolan Springs, Arizona	United States
	6.4 in.	38.1 in.
	0.0 in.	27.8 in.
	30.4 days	106.2 days
	293 days	205 days
	100.9°	85.8°
	36.8°	21.7°
	7.5	7
	6	4.3
	3366 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

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.

July is the hottest month for Dolan Springs with an average high temperature of 100.9°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In Dolan Springs, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Dolan Springs are October, April and May.

In Dolan Springs, there are 115.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Dolan Springs with an average of 36.4°. This is warmer than most places in Arizona.

In Dolan Springs, there are 24.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Arizona.

In Dolan Springs, 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 Dolan Springs, 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.

February is the wettest month in Dolan Springs with 0.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 37% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 6.4 inches in Dolan Springs means that it is drier than most places in Arizona.

February is the rainiest month in Dolan Springs with 4.1 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.7 rainy days. There are 30.4 rainy days annually in Dolan Springs, which is less rainy than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Dolan Springs, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Arizona. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Dolan Springs.

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Joan · Dolan Springs, AZ

Nature Is The Best Part

Over 6 years ago

It's a town with great potential if the county would get after the people who abandon, and trash their properties. It isn't a good place for children because there isn't More

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John · Payson, AZ

Looking for 40 acres for a homestead.

Over 8 years ago

If anyone knows of a 40 acre+ parcel, seller finance, low down (i know, most are out there) PLEASE message me. Thank you and God bless! More

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Rose · College Place, WA

Dloan Springs!

Over 16 years ago

Worst place on the planet, nothing but a big sand pit! Filled w/ losers and More

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