Grand Canyon West, AZ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Grand Canyon West.
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What is the weather usually like in Grand Canyon West?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 96°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 27°F average low
- 7.0 inprecipitation per year · 178 mm
- 0.7 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Grand Canyon West: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MEADVIEW 1W, AZ US (USC00025426), adjusted for the elevation of Grand Canyon West.
Grand Canyon West weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Grand Canyon West through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 6:44 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:00 AM | 7:10 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:27 AM | 7:35 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 5:16 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 5:52 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September | 6:16 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:41 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Grand Canyon West?
Grand Canyon West has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 7.0 inches (178 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is May.
The best time to visit Grand Canyon West is April–May and September–October. At 4,738 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 Grand Canyon West
What is the hottest month in Grand Canyon West?
July, with an average high of 96°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Grand Canyon West?
December, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Grand Canyon West?
About 7.0 inches (178 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Grand Canyon West?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Grand Canyon West?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Grand Canyon West have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
What is the weather like in Grand Canyon West in November?
Highs average 60°F and lows 36°F, with about 0.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Grand Canyon West?
Around 7:10 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:29 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Grand Canyon West weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Grand Canyon West.
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