Cameron, AZ Climate


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Cameron, AZ is located in the high desert region of Northern Arizona. The climate here can be quite varied due to its elevation and location. During the summer months, temperatures often reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, but they can also cool down into the 50s and 60s during the night. In the winter months, temperatures rarely drop below freezing and snowfall is very rare. Due to its dry climate, Cameron typically experiences low humidity throughout the year. On average, Cameron receives less than 10 inches of precipitation annually. Overall, Cameron’s climate is considered to be semi-arid and mild with plenty of sunshine throughout the year.

Cameron, Arizona gets 7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Cameron averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 266 sunny days per year in Cameron. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Cameron gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 44 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 97 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Cameron is 7.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Arizona.

7.3 Summer - 6.6 Winter
May, October and September are the most pleasant months in Cameron, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCameron, ArizonaUnited States
  7.3 in.38.1 in.
  4.0 in.27.8 in.
  43.9 days106.2 days
  266 days205 days
  96.5°85.8°
  24.1°21.7°
  7.77
  6.34.3
  4216 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 Cameron with an average high temperature of 96.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Arizona. In Cameron, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Cameron are October, May and April.
In Cameron, there are 84.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cameron with an average of 24.0°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.
In Cameron, there are 103.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.
In Cameron, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Arizona.
Humidity is low in Cameron, 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.
September is the wettest month in Cameron with 1.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 7.3 inches in Cameron means that it is drier than most places in Arizona.
August is the rainiest month in Cameron with 7.1 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 1.5 rainy days. There are 43.9 rainy days annually in Cameron, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 4.0 inches in Cameron means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona. January is the snowiest month in Cameron with 1.2 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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