Fort Apache, AZ climate
Fort Apache has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 24°.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals Updated once a decadeWhat a year in Fort Apache feels like
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Fort Apache 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 | 53° | 24° | 1.6" | 32° – 44° |
| February | 56° | 27° | 1.7" | 36° – 47° |
| March | 63° | 31° | 1.5" | 40° – 52° |
| April | 70° | 36° | 0.6" | 48° – 58° |
| May | 78° | 43° | 0.5" | 55° – 65° |
| June | 89° | 52° | 0.4" | 66° – 75° |
| July | 90° | 59° | 2.9" | 71° – 77° |
| August | 87° | 58° | 3.4" | 70° – 77° |
| September | 83° | 52° | 1.7" | 62° – 70° |
| October | 73° | 40° | 1.2" | 54° – 61° |
| November | 62° | 30° | 1.2" | 39° – 55° |
| December | 52° | 23° | 1.4" | 33° – 43° |
| Year | 71° | 40° | 18.0" |
“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 Fort Apache
Fort Apache gets 18 inches of rain and melted snow a year. August is the wettest month and June the driest.
Fort Apache and its neighbors
Fort Apache borders 2 towns with climate data. January nights across them vary by 0.6°. Seven Mile has both the coldest January nights (24°) and the hottest July afternoons (89°). Fort Apache’s January low is 24° and its July high 90°.
Temperatures and rain come from NOAA’s 5 km grid, so each town gets its own value.
How Fort Apache 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 Fort Apache averaged 1.4° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in March (+2.6°). The shift is larger than in 60% of U.S. towns.
Change by month1991–2020 average minus 1901–2000 average, at Fort Apache’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 39° to 55°. July is the most reliable, staying within 6°.
Common questions about Fort Apache’s climate
What is the coldest month in Fort Apache?
December, with a typical high of 52° and a low of 23°.
What is the hottest month in Fort Apache?
July, with a typical high of 90° and a low of 59°.
What is the rainiest month in Fort Apache?
August, with 3.4 inches of rain and melted snow. The year totals 18 inches.
Temperatures and rainfall come from NOAA’s gridded climate normals for Fort Apache 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.