Roosevelt, AZ Climate


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Roosevelt, AZ has a semi-arid climate. Summers are hot and dry, with temperatures reaching highs of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and dropping to cool lows in the evening. Winters are mild with few days of frost or snowfall. Precipitation is scarce throughout the year, averaging around 9 inches annually. The area experiences occasional dust storms due to its desert location, making it important for residents to take necessary precautions when possible. Roosevelt is an excellent spot for visitors looking for a sunny getaway all year round!

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Roosevelt is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Arizona.

5.2 Summer - 7.9 Winter
April, October and March are the most pleasant months in Roosevelt, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateRoosevelt, ArizonaUnited States
  16.3 in.38.1 in.
  0.3 in.27.8 in.
  47.4 days106.2 days
  283 days205 days
  103.0°85.8°
  35.8°21.7°
  7.47
  6.24.3
  2221 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 Roosevelt with an average high temperature of 103.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In Roosevelt, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Roosevelt are April, March and October.
In Roosevelt, there are 145.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Roosevelt with an average of 35.7°. This is warmer than most places in Arizona.
In Roosevelt, there are 26.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Arizona.
In Roosevelt, 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 Roosevelt, 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.
January is the wettest month in Roosevelt with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 37% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.3 inches in Roosevelt means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.
August is the rainiest month in Roosevelt with 6.7 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.8 rainy days. There are 47.4 rainy days annually in Roosevelt, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Spring 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 0.3 inches in Roosevelt means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona. February is the snowiest month in Roosevelt with 0.2 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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