Apache County, AZ has a subtropical arid climate, with hot summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures remain relatively mild compared to other areas of the country, rarely dipping below freezing at night. Precipitation is light in this region, averaging around 8 inches annually. The driest months are typically April through August, while the wettest months are October through February. Apache County also experiences a large amount of sunshine throughout the year, with over 300 days of sunshine each year on average.
Apache County, Arizona gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Apache County averages 20 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 275 sunny days per year in Apache County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Apache County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 57 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 20 inches of snow a year