Turkey Creek, AZ climate
Turkey Creek has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 22°.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals Updated once a decadeWhat a year in Turkey Creek feels like
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Turkey Creek 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° | 22° | 1.5" | 31° – 44° |
| February | 57° | 25° | 1.7" | 35° – 47° |
| March | 64° | 30° | 1.5" | 40° – 52° |
| April | 71° | 34° | 0.6" | 48° – 57° |
| May | 79° | 41° | 0.5" | 55° – 65° |
| June | 90° | 50° | 0.4" | 65° – 74° |
| July | 91° | 58° | 2.9" | 71° – 77° |
| August | 88° | 56° | 3.3" | 70° – 77° |
| September | 84° | 50° | 1.7" | 62° – 69° |
| October | 74° | 38° | 1.2" | 53° – 61° |
| November | 63° | 28° | 1.1" | 39° – 54° |
| December | 53° | 21° | 1.4" | 32° – 42° |
| Year | 72° | 38° | 17.7" |
“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 Turkey Creek
Turkey Creek gets 18 inches of rain and melted snow a year. August is the wettest month and June the driest.
Turkey Creek and its neighbors
Turkey Creek borders 3 towns with climate data. January nights across them vary by 1.8°. East Fork has both the coldest January nights (22°) and the hottest July afternoons (91°). Turkey Creek’s January low is 22° and its July high 91°.
Temperatures and rain come from NOAA’s 5 km grid, so each town gets its own value.
How Turkey Creek 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 Turkey Creek averaged 1.3° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in March (+2.5°). The shift is larger than in 59% of U.S. towns.
Change by month1991–2020 average minus 1901–2000 average, at Turkey Creek’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 54°. July is the most reliable, staying within 6°.
Common questions about Turkey Creek’s climate
What is the coldest month in Turkey Creek?
December, with a typical high of 53° and a low of 21°.
What is the hottest month in Turkey Creek?
July, with a typical high of 91° and a low of 58°.
What is the rainiest month in Turkey Creek?
August, with 3.3 inches of rain and melted snow. The year totals 18 inches.
Temperatures and rainfall come from NOAA’s gridded climate normals for Turkey Creek 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.