White Hills, AZ Climate


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White Hills, AZ is located in the Mohave Desert region and has a climate of hot summers and mild winters. The area typically experiences over 300 days of sunshine per year and low humidity levels. Temperatures can reach up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months and drop into the mid 30's during winter nights. While snow rarely falls in White Hills, there is occasional rainfall throughout the year that helps keep the area lush and green.

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

White Hills averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 290 sunny days per year in White Hills. The US average is 205 sunny days.

White Hills 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 102 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 White Hills is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

4.8 Summer - 7.6 Winter
October, April and May are the most pleasant months in White Hills, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWhite Hills, ArizonaUnited States
  6.1 in.38.1 in.
  0.1 in.27.8 in.
  29.9 days106.2 days
  290 days205 days
  101.5°85.8°
  37.3°21.7°
  7.57
  64.3
  2792 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 White Hills with an average high temperature of 101.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In White Hills, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for White Hills are October, April and May.
In White Hills, there are 117.8 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 White Hills with an average of 36.9°. This is warmer than most places in Arizona.
In White Hills, there are 21.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Arizona.
In White Hills, 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 White Hills, 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 White Hills 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 17% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 6.1 inches in White Hills means that it is one of the driest places in Arizona.
February is the rainiest month in White Hills with 4.3 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.7 rainy days. There are 29.9 rainy days annually in White Hills, which is less rainy than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in White Hills means that it is less snowy than most places in Arizona. December is the snowiest month in White Hills with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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