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United States / Arizona / No Metro Area / Apache County / Chinle / Zip Codes
Chinle, Arizona has a hot desert climate with long, hot summers and short, mild winters. The average daily highs in the summer months range from 85 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit and can occasionally reach up to 110 in the hottest months. Winters are milder with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. Chinle receives an average of 11 inches of precipitation annually, mostly during the summer months when there is some risk of thunderstorms and flash flooding. Chinle's low humidity levels make it a great place for outdoor activities and exploring the beautiful desert landscape.

Chinle, Arizona gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 272 sunny days per year in Chinle. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Chinle gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 51 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.5 Summer - 6 Winter
September, May and August are the most pleasant months in Chinle, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateChinle, ArizonaUnited States
  9.6 in.38.1 in.
  5.6 in.27.8 in.
  51.3 days106.2 days
  272 days205 days
  90.7°85.8°
  19.3°21.7°
  7.77
  64.3
  5522 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 Chinle with an average high temperature of 90.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Chinle, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Chinle are May, September and June.
In Chinle, there are 43.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Chinle with an average of 19.3°. This is one of the coldest places in Arizona.
In Chinle, there are 139.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.
In Chinle, there are 1.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Arizona.
Humidity is low in Chinle, 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 Chinle with 1.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 31% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.6 inches in Chinle means that it is drier than most places in Arizona.
August is the rainiest month in Chinle with 7.3 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 2.0 rainy days. There are 51.3 rainy days annually in Chinle, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 5.6 inches in Chinle means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona. December is the snowiest month in Chinle with 1.9 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Ed · Chandler, AZ
Up and Coming Community
Over 18 years ago

One of the most rapidly growing communities in the county, Chandler is experiencing its "growing pains." But all things considered, I think the City and the community  More

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