Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Golden Shores features a hot desert climate (BWh). Temperatures typically range between 12 °C (53 °F) and 36 °C (97 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -2 °C (29 °F) or can rise to as high as 49 °C (120 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 142 mm (5.6 inches) and receives 20 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Golden Shores enjoys an average of 3679 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 50 minutes to 14 hours 26 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Golden Shores are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 33 to 36 °C (92 - 97 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 12 to 14 °C (53 - 57 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Golden Shores experiences 210 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 1 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 25°C (77°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
43°C (109°F) |
49°C (120°F) |
48°C (119°F) |
47°C (117°F) |
47°C (116°F) |
40°C (105°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
| Mean maximum | 23°C (74°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
43°C (110°F) |
47°C (116°F) |
46°C (114°F) |
44°C (111°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
| Average high | 18°C (65°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
42°C (107°F) |
41°C (107°F) |
37°C (100°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
| Daily mean | 12°C (54°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
| Average low | 7°C (44°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
| Mean minimum | 1°C (34°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
25°C (76°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
| Minimum | -2°C (29°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Golden Shores, Arizona, United States with other places around the world.
Golden Shores usually has the most precipitation in January, March and November, with an average of 2 rainy days and 22 mm (0.9 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Golden Shores are April, May and June. On average, 2 mm (0.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 19 (0.8) | 18 (0.7) | 23 (0.9) | 2 (0.1) | 3 (0.1) | 1 (0.0) | 15 (0.6) | 8 (0.3) | 9 (0.3) | 9 (0.4) | 23 (0.9) | 13 (0.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
The sunniest months in Golden Shores are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 18 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Golden Shores: January, February and December receive an average of 7 hours 25 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 193 | 243 | 301 | 329 | 375 | 379 | 377 | 359 | 323 | 298 | 259 | 238 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 6m | 10h 56m | 11h 59m | 13h 5m | 13h 59m | 14h 26m | 14h 11m | 13h 23m | 12h 20m | 11h 15m | 10h 18m | 9h 50m |
Golden Shores experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 12, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Golden Shores UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Golden Shores. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Golden Shores's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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