Chinle, AZ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Chinle weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Chinle.
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What is the weather usually like in Chinle?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 8.8 inprecipitation per year · 222 mm
- 4.9 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Chinle: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CANYON DE CHELLY, AZ US (USC00021248), adjusted for the elevation of Chinle.
Chinle weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Chinle through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Chinle?
Chinle has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 8.8 inches (222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Chinle is April–May and September–October. At 5,505 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Chinle
What is the hottest month in Chinle?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Chinle?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Chinle?
About 8.8 inches (222 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Chinle?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Chinle?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Chinle have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Chinle in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 27°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Chinle?
Around 6:54 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:11 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Chinle weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Chinle.
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