Copper Hill, AZ Climate


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The climate in Copper Hill, AZ is typically sunny and mild. In the summer months, temperatures can often reach into the nineties, while in the winter months temperatures can drop below freezing. Due to its high elevation of over 5,000 feet above sea level, Copper Hill experiences an average of 300 days of sunshine each year. While there is not much precipitation throughout the year, thunderstorms and snowfall are common during the spring and summertime. The combination of sunshine and cool temperatures make Copper Hill a great place to visit any time of year.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

6.1 Summer - 7.7 Winter
October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Copper Hill, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCopper Hill, ArizonaUnited States
  18.6 in.38.1 in.
  1.0 in.27.8 in.
  55.5 days106.2 days
  283 days205 days
  97.8°85.8°
  35.1°21.7°
  7.77
  6.24.3
  4127 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 Copper Hill with an average high temperature of 97.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Arizona. In Copper Hill, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Copper Hill are April, October and May.
In Copper Hill, there are 115.3 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 Copper Hill with an average of 34.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
In Copper Hill, there are 35.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
In Copper Hill, 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 Copper Hill, 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 Copper Hill with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 35% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.6 inches in Copper Hill means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.
August is the rainiest month in Copper Hill with 8.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 1.7 rainy days. There are 55.5 rainy days annually in Copper Hill, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 1.0 inches in Copper Hill means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona. February is the snowiest month in Copper Hill with 0.8 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.
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