Zip 85605 (Bowie, AZ) Climate

The climate in 85605 Bowie, AZ is a mild desert climate that experiences hot summers and cold winters. During the summer, high temperatures can reach up to 100°F with low humidity levels while winters usually see lows near freezing. Precipitation is limited throughout the year, though some rain and snow may occur during the winter months. On average, Bowie receives only about 8 inches of rain per year. The area also enjoys plenty of sunshine each year, making it a great place for outdoor activities during the spring and fall seasons.

Bowie (zip 85605), Arizona gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Bowie (zip 85605) averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 284 sunny days per year in Bowie (zip 85605). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Bowie (zip 85605) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 50 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 97 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 85605 zip code is 7.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Arizona.

6.6 Summer - 7.6 Winter

October, April and March are the most pleasant months in the 85605 zip code, while July and June are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Bowie, Arizona	United States
	Unlock	38.1 in.
	1.8 in.	Unlock
	Unlock	106.2 days
	284 days	Unlock
	97.0°	85.8°
	Unlock	21.7°
	7.8	Unlock
	Unlock	4.3
	3866 ft.	Unlock

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.

June is the hottest month for the 85605 zip code with an average high temperature of 97.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Arizona. In the 85605 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 85605 zip code are April, October and March.

In the 85605 zip code, there are 115.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 85605 zip code with an average of 28.7°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.

In the 85605 zip code, there are 77.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

In the 85605 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 in the 85605 zip code is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and September.

July is the wettest month in the 85605 zip code with 2.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 40% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.1 inches in the 85605 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

August is the rainiest month in the 85605 zip code with 8.8 days of rain, and May is the driest month with only 1.6 rainy days. There are 49.9 rainy days annually in the 85605 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 38% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 1.8 inches in the 85605 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona. December is the snowiest month in the 85605 zip code with 0.7 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.

Reviews for Bowie

See all ()

Write a Review

Start Your Review of Bowie

Jobs

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.