Cottonwood, AZ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Cottonwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cottonwood.
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What is the weather usually like in Cottonwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°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 Cottonwood: 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 Cottonwood.
Cottonwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cottonwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°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 Cottonwood is April–May and September–October. At 6,070 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 Cottonwood
What is the hottest month in Cottonwood?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Cottonwood?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Cottonwood?
About 8.8 inches (222 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Cottonwood?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cottonwood?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cottonwood have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Cottonwood in November?
Highs average 54°F and lows 25°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Cottonwood?
Around 6:55 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:13 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Cottonwood weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Cottonwood.
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