Rock Point, AZ climate
Rock Point has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 21°.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals Updated once a decadeWhat a year in Rock Point feels like
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Rock Point 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 | 45° | 21° | 0.6" | 25° – 39° |
| February | 52° | 25° | 0.4" | 34° – 45° |
| March | 62° | 32° | 0.6" | 43° – 51° |
| April | 70° | 38° | 0.4" | 49° – 59° |
| May | 80° | 46° | 0.4" | 58° – 68° |
| June | 92° | 57° | 0.1" | 70° – 78° |
| July | 95° | 64° | 0.7" | 75° – 83° |
| August | 92° | 62° | 0.9" | 74° – 81° |
| September | 85° | 53° | 0.7" | 63° – 71° |
| October | 72° | 40° | 0.7" | 51° – 60° |
| November | 56° | 29° | 0.4" | 36° – 48° |
| December | 44° | 20° | 0.6" | 26° – 38° |
| Year | 70° | 40° | 6.5" |
“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 Rock Point
Rock Point gets 6 inches of rain and melted snow a year. August is the wettest month and June the driest.
How Rock Point 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 Rock Point averaged 1.4° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in March (+2.6°). The shift is larger than in 67% of U.S. towns.
Change by month1991–2020 average minus 1901–2000 average, at Rock Point’s spot on NOAA’s grid
How much a month can swing
A normal is an average, and real years wander around it. January swings the most: between 1991 and 2020 its average temperature ranged from 25° to 39°. July is the most reliable, staying within 7°.
Common questions about Rock Point’s climate
What is the coldest month in Rock Point?
December, with a typical high of 44° and a low of 20°.
What is the hottest month in Rock Point?
July, with a typical high of 95° and a low of 64°.
What is the rainiest month in Rock Point?
August, with 0.9 inches of rain and melted snow. The year totals 6 inches.
Temperatures and rainfall come from NOAA’s gridded climate normals for Rock Point 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.