Clacks Canyon, AZ Climate


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Clacks Canyon, AZ is characterized by its warm and sunny climate. During the summer, the area experiences high temperatures in the 90s and low humidity levels. During the winter months, temperatures remain mild with lows in the 40s. The area receives an average annual rainfall of 14 inches a year and experiences over 300 days of sunshine annually. The region's dry climate makes it ideal for outdoor activities like camping, hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Clacks Canyon is also known for its stunning sunsets that can be seen from many vantage points throughout the canyon.

Clacks Canyon, Arizona gets 8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Clacks Canyon 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 Clacks Canyon. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Clacks Canyon gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 29 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 97 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 32
Rain: averages 8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Clacks Canyon is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona.

6.9 Summer - 7.4 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Clacks Canyon, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateClacks Canyon, ArizonaUnited States
  8.0 in.38.1 in.
  0.1 in.27.8 in.
  29.2 days106.2 days
  290 days205 days
  97.0°85.8°
  32.3°21.7°
  7.97
  64.3
  3740 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 Clacks Canyon with an average high temperature of 97.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Arizona. In Clacks Canyon, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Clacks Canyon are October, April and May.
In Clacks Canyon, there are 99.4 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 Clacks Canyon with an average of 32.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
In Clacks Canyon, there are 50.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
In Clacks Canyon, 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 Clacks Canyon, 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 Clacks Canyon with 1.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 35% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 8.0 inches in Clacks Canyon means that it is drier than most places in Arizona.
February is the rainiest month in Clacks Canyon with 3.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 29.2 rainy days annually in Clacks Canyon, which is less rainy than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in Clacks Canyon means that it is less snowy than most places in Arizona. February is the snowiest month in Clacks Canyon with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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