Paulden, AZ is located in the high desert altitude of northern Arizona which makes for a unique and varied climate. The summer months are usually very warm with temperatures reaching into the 90s most days and the nights cooling down to the 50s and 60s. In contrast, wintertime temperatures can dip into the 20s at night with daytime highs in the 40s and 50s. The area receives very little rainfall, averaging only about 10 inches a year, so it’s important to take advantage of any precipitation that does occur. Although snowy winters are rare, it is not unheard of for temperatures to drop below freezing or even snow during the winter months.
Paulden, Arizona gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Paulden averages 9 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 264 sunny days per year in Paulden. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Paulden gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 61 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 9 inches of snow a year