Golden Valley, AZ Climate


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Golden Valley, AZ has a desert climate with hot summers and mild winters. During the summer, temperatures can get as high as 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are mild and temperatures rarely drop below freezing. The area is relatively dry, receiving just over 7 inches of precipitation annually. Despite the dryness, it's possible to take advantage of the local resources such as creeks and lakes for recreation activities. The combination of hot summers and mild winters make Golden Valley an ideal place for those looking to escape to a warmer climate.

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

Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Golden Valley 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 98 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 33
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 Golden Valley is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona.

6.8 Summer - 7.5 Winter
October, May and April are the most pleasant months in Golden Valley, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateGolden Valley, ArizonaUnited States
  8.0 in.38.1 in.
  0.1 in.27.8 in.
  29.3 days106.2 days
  290 days205 days
  97.8°85.8°
  33.3°21.7°
  7.97
  64.3
  2808 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 Golden Valley with an average high temperature of 97.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Arizona. In Golden Valley, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Golden Valley are October, April and May.
In Golden Valley, there are 104.6 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 Golden Valley with an average of 33.0°. This is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
In Golden Valley, there are 44.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
In Golden 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 is low in Golden Valley, 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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley means that it is drier than most places in Arizona.
February is the rainiest month in Golden Valley with 3.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.3 rainy days. There are 29.3 rainy days annually in Golden Valley, 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 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in Golden Valley means that it is less snowy than most places in Arizona. February is the snowiest month in Golden Valley with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Golden Valley is the last of the greatest places left to to own property and live comfortably. The temperature averages between 70's and mid 90's in summer. When  More

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No comments as of this comment, well except this one. haha Interesting notes of the area is is is still higher elevation than "the valley" (Bullhead City area) so not  More

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