Elfrida, AZ Climate


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The climate in Elfrida, AZ is typically dry and hot. Summers here can get very warm, with temperatures often reaching above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are mild, usually with average daytime highs of around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The region receives less than 10 inches of precipitation annually, making it an ideal location for arid crops such as cotton and hay. In the springtime the area experiences some rain which helps replenish the soil and allows farmers to enjoy a successful season. Despite its dryness, Elfrida offers some stunning views of the surrounding mountains, mesas and cactus-filled landscapes thanks to its low humidity levels.

Elfrida, Arizona gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Elfrida averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 284 sunny days per year in Elfrida. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Elfrida gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 54 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 94 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Elfrida is 8.1 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona.

7.2 Summer - 7.8 Winter
October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Elfrida, while July and June are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateElfrida, ArizonaUnited States
  12.7 in.38.1 in.
  1.0 in.27.8 in.
  54.4 days106.2 days
  284 days205 days
  93.7°85.8°
  30.1°21.7°
  8.17
  6.44.3
  4150 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.

June is the hottest month for Elfrida with an average high temperature of 95.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Elfrida, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Elfrida are April, October and March.
In Elfrida, there are 96.5 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 Elfrida with an average of 30.0°. This is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
In Elfrida, there are 70.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
In Elfrida, 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 in Elfrida is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and September.
August is the wettest month in Elfrida with 3.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 50% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.7 inches in Elfrida means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
July is the rainiest month in Elfrida with 11.0 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 1.5 rainy days. There are 54.4 rainy days annually in Elfrida, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 45% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 12% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 1.0 inches in Elfrida means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona. January is the snowiest month in Elfrida with 0.5 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.
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