Joseph City, AZ has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. During the summer months, temperatures can range from the mid-80s to high-90s with occasionally reaching higher temperatures. The winter months tend to be milder with temperatures ranging from the low 40s to the mid-60s. Rainfall is limited and occurs mostly during the cooler months of the year, averaging around 11 inches annually. Due to this lack of precipitation, vegetation in Joseph City is sparse and consists mainly of desert shrubs and grasses. Despite its dryness however, it is still quite beautiful due to its rural landscape and views of nearby mountains in the distance.
Joseph City, Arizona gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Joseph City 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 Joseph City. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Joseph City gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 53 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year