Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Joseph City features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk). Temperatures typically range between 3 °C (37 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -23 °C (-9 °F) or can rise to as high as 41 °C (106 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 191 mm (7.5 inches) and receives 36 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Joseph City enjoys an average of 3633 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 50 minutes to 14 hours 27 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Joseph City are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 26 to 27 °C (79 - 81 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 3 to 5 °C (37 - 42 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Joseph City experiences 137 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 85 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 19°C (66°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
41°C (106°F) |
38°C (102°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
25°C (76°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
| Mean maximum | 16°C (62°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
28°C (84°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
| Average high | 10°C (50°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (93°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
| Daily mean | 3°C (37°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
| Average low | -3°C (26°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
-3°C (26°F) |
| Mean minimum | -12°C (10°F) |
-10°C (14°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-3°C (28°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-11°C (13°F) |
| Minimum | -23°C (-9°F) |
-17°C (1°F) |
-8°C (17°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
-13°C (9°F) |
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Joseph City usually has the most precipitation in March, July and October, with an average of 4 rainy days and 26 mm (1.0 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Joseph City are May, June and August. On average, 7 mm (0.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 18 (0.7) | 21 (0.8) | 24 (0.9) | 13 (0.5) | 8 (0.3) | 4 (0.2) | 31 (1.2) | 10 (0.4) | 12 (0.5) | 23 (0.9) | 10 (0.4) | 18 (0.7) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
The sunniest months in Joseph City are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 7 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Joseph City: January, February and December receive an average of 7 hours 20 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 190 | 240 | 298 | 328 | 370 | 375 | 370 | 350 | 318 | 295 | 258 | 237 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 5m | 10h 55m | 11h 59m | 13h 5m | 14h 0m | 14h 27m | 14h 12m | 13h 23m | 12h 20m | 11h 15m | 10h 18m | 9h 50m |
Joseph City experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 13, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate / High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 6. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Joseph City UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Joseph City. 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 Joseph City'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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