Zip 86321 (Bagdad, AZ) Climate

The climate in 86321 Bagdad, AZ is mostly dry and sunny throughout the year. The region has an average of about 260 days of sunshine per year with very little rainfall during the summer months. Temperatures in Bagdad range from mild in the winter to hot and dry during the summer months. Average temperatures range from 68-91°F (20-33°C). Winters are mild with occasional light snowfall, while summers bring hot and dry conditions with occasional monsoon rains. The area experiences low humidity levels year round, making for a very pleasant climate throughout the year.

Bagdad (zip 86321), Arizona gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Bagdad (zip 86321) averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 277 sunny days per year in Bagdad (zip 86321). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Bagdad (zip 86321) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 44 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 95 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 86321 zip code is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona.

7.4 Summer - 7.4 Winter

October, May and April are the most pleasant months in the 86321 zip code, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 86321 zip code with an average high temperature of 95.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In the 86321 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 86321 zip code are October, May and April.

In the 86321 zip code, there are 86.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 86321 zip code with an average of 28.2°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.

In the 86321 zip code, there are 87.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

In the 86321 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 86321 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 86321 zip code with 2.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 36% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.4 inches in the 86321 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.

August is the rainiest month in the 86321 zip code with 6.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 1.0 rainy days. There are 43.9 rainy days annually in the 86321 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 2.3 inches in the 86321 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona. February is the snowiest month in the 86321 zip code with 1.1 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.

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Courtney · Bagdad, AZ

Bagdad Overall

Over 14 years ago

I have now lived in Bagdad for 6 years and I have watched it almost die. If you are looking for a great place to work with cheap housing, this is the right place to be. More