Whitecone, AZ Climate


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Whitecone, AZ has a hot desert climate with very hot summers and mild winters. The temperature during the summer can frequently exceed 100°F, while the winter months can be relatively mild, with temperatures often reaching 60°F. During the summer months, temperatures are moderated by occasional thunderstorms. In Whitecone, the average annual precipitation is around 9 inches. The area also receives an average of almost 300 days of sunshine each year, creating a pleasant environment for visitors and residents alike.

Whitecone, Arizona gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Whitecone averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 276 sunny days per year in Whitecone. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Whitecone gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 52 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.2 Summer - 6.4 Winter
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Whitecone, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWhitecone, ArizonaUnited States
  9.1 in.38.1 in.
  6.0 in.27.8 in.
  52.1 days106.2 days
  276 days205 days
  92.1°85.8°
  20.5°21.7°
  7.77
  6.14.3
  6115 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 Whitecone with an average high temperature of 92.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Whitecone, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Whitecone are May, September and October.
In Whitecone, there are 52.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Whitecone with an average of 20.5°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.
In Whitecone, there are 138.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.
In Whitecone, there are 0.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Arizona.
Humidity is low in Whitecone, 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 Whitecone with 1.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 34% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.1 inches in Whitecone means that it is drier than most places in Arizona.
August is the rainiest month in Whitecone with 8.1 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 1.9 rainy days. There are 52.1 rainy days annually in Whitecone, 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 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 6.0 inches in Whitecone means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona. December is the snowiest month in Whitecone with 1.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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