Canyon Day, AZ climate
Canyon Day has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 24°.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals Updated once a decadeWhat a year in Canyon Day feels like
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Canyon Day weather by month
Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals.
| Month | High | Low | Rain + melt | 30-yr range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54° | 24° | 1.5" | 33° – 45° |
| February | 58° | 26° | 1.6" | 37° – 48° |
| March | 65° | 31° | 1.4" | 41° – 53° |
| April | 72° | 36° | 0.5" | 49° – 59° |
| May | 81° | 43° | 0.5" | 56° – 66° |
| June | 91° | 52° | 0.4" | 67° – 76° |
| July | 92° | 60° | 2.6" | 73° – 79° |
| August | 89° | 58° | 3.1" | 71° – 79° |
| September | 85° | 51° | 1.6" | 63° – 71° |
| October | 75° | 40° | 1.1" | 54° – 62° |
| November | 64° | 30° | 1.1" | 40° – 55° |
| December | 54° | 23° | 1.3" | 34° – 43° |
| Year | 73° | 39° | 16.6" |
“Wet days” have at least 0.01" of rain or melted snow. “Snow on ground” counts days with 1" or more. The 30-year range is the coldest and warmest that month’s average temperature got between 1991 and 2020.
Rain and snow in Canyon Day
Canyon Day gets 17 inches of rain and melted snow a year. August is the wettest month and June the driest.
How Canyon Day compares
Compared with every U.S. town and city on TownTapestry, each counted once.
Warmer than it used to be
The last 30 years in Canyon Day averaged 1.4° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in March (+2.6°). The shift is larger than in 62% of U.S. towns.
Change by month1991–2020 average minus 1901–2000 average, at Canyon Day’s spot on NOAA’s grid
How much a month can swing
A normal is an average, and real years wander around it. November swings the most: between 1991 and 2020 its average temperature ranged from 40° to 55°. July is the most reliable, staying within 6°.
Common questions about Canyon Day’s climate
What is the coldest month in Canyon Day?
December, with a typical high of 54° and a low of 23°.
What is the hottest month in Canyon Day?
July, with a typical high of 92° and a low of 60°.
What is the rainiest month in Canyon Day?
August, with 3.1 inches of rain and melted snow. The year totals 17 inches.
Temperatures and rainfall come from NOAA’s gridded climate normals for Canyon Day itself (about a 3-mile square). Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 and 1901–2000.