Fort Defiance, AZ weather
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fort Defiance.
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What is the weather usually like in Fort Defiance?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 13°F average low
- 11.4 inprecipitation per year · 288 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Fort Defiance: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WINDOW ROCK AP, AZ US (USW00003029), adjusted for the elevation of Fort Defiance.
Fort Defiance weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fort Defiance through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 6:25 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 5:41 AM | 6:50 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:09 AM | 7:15 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 4:58 AM | 7:35 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| July | 5:10 AM | 7:34 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| August | 5:34 AM | 7:07 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 5:57 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:21 AM | 5:42 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Fort Defiance?
Fort Defiance has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 13°F (-10°C).
It gets about 11.4 inches (288 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Fort Defiance is May–June and September–October. At 6,837 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 Fort Defiance
What is the hottest month in Fort Defiance?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Fort Defiance?
December, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Fort Defiance?
About 11.4 inches (288 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Fort Defiance?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Fort Defiance?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fort Defiance have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Fort Defiance in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 20°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Fort Defiance?
Around 6:51 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:10 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Fort Defiance weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Fort Defiance.
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