Avra Valley, AZ Climate


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
Avra Valley, AZ has a semi-arid climate characterized by long, hot summers and short, mild winters. The Valley experiences an average of 305 days of sunshine per year. Temperatures in the summer often reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit and can be very dry with little precipitation during this time. In the winter months, temperatures are usually between 40-60 degrees with occasional rain or snowfall. This part of Arizona is known for its dramatic thunderstorms that arrive in the afternoon during monsoon season, typically from June to September.

Avra Valley, Arizona gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Avra Valley averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 280 sunny days per year in Avra Valley. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Avra Valley gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 45 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 103 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 39
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Avra Valley is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Arizona.

4.6 Summer - 8.6 Winter
November, April and March are the most pleasant months in Avra Valley, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateAvra Valley, ArizonaUnited States
  11.2 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  44.8 days106.2 days
  280 days205 days
  102.7°85.8°
  39.2°21.7°
  7.47
  6.54.3
  1919 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 Avra Valley with an average high temperature of 102.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In Avra Valley, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Avra Valley are March, November and April.
In Avra Valley, there are 161.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Avra Valley with an average of 38.6°. This is warmer than most places in Arizona.
In Avra Valley, there are 13.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Arizona.
In Avra Valley, 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 Avra Valley 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 Avra Valley with 2.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.2 inches in Avra Valley means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
August is the rainiest month in Avra Valley with 7.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 1.2 rainy days. There are 44.8 rainy days annually in Avra Valley, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Avra Valley, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Arizona. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Avra Valley.
Reviews for Avra Valley
    See all ()

Over 18 years ago

LIFE IN THE SOUTHWEST HAS ITS GOOD POINTS AND BAD. IT IS A WONDERFUL PLACE TO VACATION AND RETIRE, BUT RAISING CHILDREN IN THE PHOENIX AREA IS NOT THE BEST. THE SCHOOLS  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Avra Valley

Jobs
Compare Avra Valley,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Avra Valley, Arizona to any other city in the US.