The climate in Kayenta, AZ is generally warm and dry. Summers are hot with temperatures reaching up to 95 degrees Fahrenheit and winters can be cold with temperatures dropping down to 50 degrees. Due to its high elevation, the area receives very little precipitation throughout the year, averaging only 8 inches of rainfall annually. The region faces frequent strong winds as well as dust storms due to its semi-arid desert climate. During the winter months, snowfall is possible but not common. Despite these conditions, many plants and animals thrive in this environment due to the abundance of sunshine and warmth during most of the year.
Kayenta, Arizona gets 6 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Kayenta averages 8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 274 sunny days per year in Kayenta. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Kayenta gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 24 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 8 inches of snow a year