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Gold Canyon (AZ) Climate by Month

The temperature in Gold Canyon can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months, and mild during the cooler months. The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Gold Canyon can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 40°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 18°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 6°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Gold Canyon experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 243 mm annually. Gold Canyon can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 37 mm of precipitation over 6 rainy days. In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 2.3 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Gold Canyon can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 13.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 8.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Scottsdale, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Scottsdale, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Gold Canyon in the United States of America

During the months of February, March and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Gold Canyon have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of February, April, May, June, October and November are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Gold Canyon?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 40°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Gold Canyon?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Gold Canyon?
    December tops the wettest month list with 37 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Gold Canyon?
    June is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Gold Canyon?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 407 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Gold Canyon (AZ)

    Tue   Dec 03
    27°C | 12°C
    SE 14 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Wed   Dec 04
    24°C | 10°C
    W 11 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Thu   Dec 05
    24°C | 9°C
    NE 11 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain