Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Golden Valley features a cold desert climate (BWk). Temperatures typically range between 8 °C (47 °F) and 32 °C (89 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -5 °C (23 °F) or can rise to as high as 44 °C (112 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 237 mm (9.3 inches) and receives 35 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Golden Valley enjoys an average of 3653 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 48 minutes to 14 hours 28 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Golden Valley are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 30 to 32 °C (86 - 89 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 8 to 10 °C (47 - 49 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Golden Valley experiences 161 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 13 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 21°C (71°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
44°C (112°F) |
43°C (109°F) |
43°C (109°F) |
42°C (109°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
| Mean maximum | 18°C (65°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
42°C (107°F) |
41°C (106°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
| Average high | 14°C (57°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
| Daily mean | 8°C (47°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
| Average low | 3°C (38°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
| Mean minimum | -3°C (28°F) |
-3°C (28°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
| Minimum | -5°C (24°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
-0°C (31°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Golden Valley, Arizona, United States with other places around the world.
Golden Valley usually has the most precipitation in February, March and July, with an average of 5 rainy days and 32 mm (1.3 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Golden Valley are April, May and June. On average, 5 mm (0.2 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 28 (1.1) | 29 (1.1) | 36 (1.4) | 8 (0.3) | 7 (0.3) | 1 (0.1) | 32 (1.3) | 14 (0.6) | 15 (0.6) | 20 (0.8) | 26 (1.0) | 21 (0.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
The sunniest months in Golden Valley are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 15 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Golden Valley: January, February and December receive an average of 7 hours 17 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 187 | 241 | 296 | 326 | 373 | 379 | 375 | 359 | 322 | 296 | 259 | 233 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 4m | 10h 55m | 11h 59m | 13h 6m | 14h 1m | 14h 28m | 14h 13m | 13h 24m | 12h 20m | 11h 14m | 10h 17m | 9h 48m |
Golden Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley. 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 Valley's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.