Zip 85324 (Black Canyon City, AZ) Climate

The climate in 85324 Black Canyon City, AZ is typically dry and hot during the summer months with temperatures often reaching up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. During the winter months, temperatures are usually mild and can range from the mid-50s to mid-70s. The area enjoys a very low average annual rainfall of less than 12 inches per year. Snowfall in this region is rare but not unheard of, especially in higher elevations like nearby Bradshaw Mountains. The area also experiences high winds throughout the year with gusts up to 30 mph or more during extreme weather events. All in all, 85324 Black Canyon City enjoys a mostly pleasant and sunny climate perfect for outdoor activities and living.

Black Canyon City (zip 85324), Arizona gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Black Canyon City (zip 85324) averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 295 sunny days per year in Black Canyon City (zip 85324). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Black Canyon City (zip 85324) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 37 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 103 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 40
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 85324 zip code is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

5 Summer - 8.4 Winter

April, October and November are the most pleasant months in the 85324 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Black Canyon City, Arizona	United States
	14.1 in.	38.1 in.
	0.2 in.	27.8 in.
	37.4 days	106.2 days
	295 days	205 days
	102.5°	85.8°
	40.0°	21.7°
	7.6	7
	6.4	4.3
	1999 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 the 85324 zip code with an average high temperature of 102.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In the 85324 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 85324 zip code are April, March and November.

In the 85324 zip code, there are 144.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 85324 zip code with an average of 39.1°. This is warmer than most places in Arizona.

In the 85324 zip code, there are 14.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Arizona.

In the 85324 zip code, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

Humidity is low in the 85324 zip code, 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 the 85324 zip code with 2.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 36% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.1 inches in the 85324 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.

August is the rainiest month in the 85324 zip code with 5.4 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.6 rainy days. There are 37.4 rainy days annually in the 85324 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.2 inches in the 85324 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Arizona. February is the snowiest month in the 85324 zip code with 0.2 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

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