White Mountain Lake, AZ Climate


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White Mountain Lake, AZ has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures in the summer can range from comfortably warm to extremely hot, while temperatures in the winter can range from just above freezing to cool. Precipitation is sparse, averaging only nine inches per year, so it is important for residents of White Mountain Lake to practice responsible water conservation. Snowfall is rare but does occur in the winter months occasionally. During spring and fall, temperatures are moderate and pleasant, making these the best times for outdoor activities.

White Mountain Lake, Arizona gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

White Mountain Lake 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 White Mountain Lake. The US average is 205 sunny days.

White Mountain Lake gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 73 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for White Mountain Lake is 7.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Arizona.

8.7 Summer - 6.2 Winter
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in White Mountain Lake, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWhite Mountain Lake, ArizonaUnited States
  13.9 in.38.1 in.
  18.5 in.27.8 in.
  72.7 days106.2 days
  276 days205 days
  88.0°85.8°
  22.1°21.7°
  7.87
  6.14.3
  6119 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 White Mountain Lake with an average high temperature of 88.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In White Mountain Lake, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for White Mountain Lake are May, September and August.
In White Mountain Lake, there are 25.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for White Mountain Lake with an average of 22.1°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.
In White Mountain Lake, there are 131.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.
In White Mountain Lake, there are 0.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Arizona.
Humidity is low in White Mountain Lake, 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 White Mountain Lake with 2.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.9 inches in White Mountain Lake means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.
August is the rainiest month in White Mountain Lake with 12.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 3.0 rainy days. There are 72.7 rainy days annually in White Mountain Lake, which is one of the rainiest places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 18.5 inches in White Mountain Lake means that it is one of the snowiest places in Arizona. December is the snowiest month in White Mountain Lake with 4.6 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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