Zip 86413 (Golden Valley, AZ) Climate

The climate in 86413 Golden Valley, AZ is generally warm and sunny throughout the year. Summers are hot with temperatures typically reaching into the 90s Fahrenheit during the day and cooler at night. Winters are mild to cool with occasional rain storms bringing in some moisture. Spring and fall offer comfortable temperatures with lots of sunshine, while chilly nights can be expected in winter months. The area receives an average of 240 days of sunshine each year, making it a lovely place to live and enjoy outdoor activities.

Golden Valley (zip 86413), Arizona gets 8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Golden Valley (zip 86413) averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 292 sunny days per year in Golden Valley (zip 86413). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Golden Valley (zip 86413) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 29 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 98 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 33
Rain: averages 8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 86413 zip code is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona.

6.8 Summer - 7.5 Winter

October, May and April are the most pleasant months in the 86413 zip code, while July and August 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 86413 zip code with an average high temperature of 97.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Arizona. In the 86413 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 86413 zip code are October, April and May.

In the 86413 zip code, there are 104.6 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 86413 zip code with an average of 33.0°. This is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

In the 86413 zip code, there are 44.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

In the 86413 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 86413 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.

February is the wettest month in the 86413 zip code with 1.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 35% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 8.0 inches in the 86413 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Arizona.

February is the rainiest month in the 86413 zip code with 3.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.3 rainy days. There are 29.3 rainy days annually in the 86413 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in the 86413 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Arizona. February is the snowiest month in the 86413 zip code with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Klaudia · Golden Valley, AZ

Very Golden Valley

Over 6 years ago

Gotta luv the high desert to live between 2 inspiring low mtn ranges and towns of Kingman & Bullhead/Laughlin. Walmarts, Walgreens, Groceries and Thrift stores galore. More