Rough Rock, AZ climate
Rough Rock has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 20°.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals Updated once a decadeWhat a year in Rough Rock feels like
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Rough Rock 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 | 42° | 20° | 0.5" | 24° – 38° |
| February | 48° | 25° | 0.4" | 31° – 43° |
| March | 58° | 30° | 0.6" | 39° – 49° |
| April | 66° | 36° | 0.3" | 46° – 56° |
| May | 76° | 44° | 0.4" | 54° – 64° |
| June | 87° | 54° | 0.1" | 66° – 74° |
| July | 91° | 61° | 1.0" | 72° – 79° |
| August | 88° | 60° | 1.2" | 70° – 78° |
| September | 81° | 51° | 0.8" | 60° – 69° |
| October | 68° | 39° | 0.8" | 49° – 58° |
| November | 54° | 28° | 0.4" | 34° – 47° |
| December | 42° | 20° | 0.6" | 24° – 37° |
| Year | 67° | 39° | 7.1" |
“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 Rough Rock
Rough Rock gets 7 inches of rain and melted snow a year. August is the wettest month and June the driest.
How Rough Rock 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 Rough Rock averaged 1.4° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in March (+2.6°). The shift is larger than in 61% of U.S. towns.
Change by month1991–2020 average minus 1901–2000 average, at Rough Rock’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 34° to 47°. July is the most reliable, staying within 7°.
Common questions about Rough Rock’s climate
What is the coldest month in Rough Rock?
December, with a typical high of 42° and a low of 20°.
What is the hottest month in Rough Rock?
July, with a typical high of 91° and a low of 61°.
What is the rainiest month in Rough Rock?
August, with 1.2 inches of rain and melted snow. The year totals 7 inches.
Temperatures and rainfall come from NOAA’s gridded climate normals for Rough Rock 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.