Oak Creek Canyon, AZ Climate

Oak Creek Canyon in Arizona is known for its mild temperatures and incredible scenic beauty. Located in the Coconino National Forest, the canyon offers a wide range of recreational activities due to its typically mild climate. During the summer months, temperatures average in the low 80s, with some cooler temperatures at night. The winter months tend to be mild as well, with daytime highs typically in the mid 50s or higher. The area is rarely affected by extreme weather conditions such as snow or heavy rainfall. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, fishing and more all year round thanks to its temperate climate.

Climate	Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona	United States
Rainfall		38.1

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.