Window Rock, AZ Climate


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United States / Arizona / No Metro Area / Apache County / Window Rock / Zip Codes
Window Rock, AZ has a semi-arid climate, characterised by hot summers and cold winters. The highest temperatures occur in July and August, when temperatures can reach up to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius). Conversely, during winter months the temperature can drop to as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 degrees Celsius). Precipitation is scarce throughout the year, with an annual average of just 13 inches (33 cm). Summers are usually dry with light winds blowing from the south. Snowfall is rare but it does occur occasionally. Despite its arid climate, Window Rock is an oasis within the Navajo Nation and offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy.

Window Rock, Arizona gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Window Rock averages 19 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 Window Rock. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Window Rock gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 63 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.8 Summer - 5.8 Winter
August, June and September are the most pleasant months in Window Rock, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWindow Rock, ArizonaUnited States
  11.6 in.38.1 in.
  18.5 in.27.8 in.
  62.7 days106.2 days
  276 days205 days
  86.0°85.8°
  14.1°21.7°
  7.47
  64.3
  6890 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 Window Rock with an average high temperature of 86.0°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Arizona. In Window Rock, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Window Rock are September, June and May.
In Window Rock, there are 14.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Arizona.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Window Rock with an average of 13.8°. This is one of the coldest places in Arizona.
In Window Rock, there are 189.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Arizona.
In Window Rock, there are 5.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Arizona.
Humidity is low in Window Rock, 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.
August is the wettest month in Window Rock with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 36% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.6 inches in Window Rock means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
August is the rainiest month in Window Rock with 9.2 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 2.5 rainy days. There are 62.7 rainy days annually in Window Rock, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 18.5 inches in Window Rock means that it is one of the snowiest places in Arizona. December is the snowiest month in Window Rock with 4.4 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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