Rough Rock, AZ has a warm and dry climate. Summers in Rough Rock are hot and sunny, with temperatures typically reaching up to the mid-90s. Winters are mild, with temperatures generally ranging between 45-65 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is also low throughout the year, which contributes to the dryness of the climate in this area. Due to its location within Arizona's desert region and its proximity to Utah's Great Basin Desert, Rough Rock experiences significantly less rainfall than other areas of the state.
Rough Rock, Arizona gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Rough Rock 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 Rough Rock. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Rough Rock gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 51 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year