Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Wickenburg features a hot semi-arid climate (BSh). Temperatures typically range between 10 °C (50 °F) and 31 °C (89 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -6 °C (21 °F) or can rise to as high as 44 °C (111 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 330 mm (13.0 inches) and receives 43 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Wickenburg enjoys an average of 3639 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 55 minutes to 14 hours 21 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Wickenburg are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 30 to 31 °C (85 - 89 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 10 to 11 °C (50 - 52 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Wickenburg experiences 176 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 6 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
43°C (111°F) |
43°C (110°F) |
44°C (111°F) |
41°C (107°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
| Mean maximum | 22°C (72°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
42°C (108°F) |
41°C (106°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
| Average high | 16°C (61°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
| Daily mean | 10°C (50°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
| Average low | 5°C (41°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
| Mean minimum | -1°C (30°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
| Minimum | -3°C (27°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
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Wickenburg usually has the most precipitation in February, March and July, with an average of 6 rainy days and 46 mm (1.8 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Wickenburg are April, May and June. On average, 4 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) | 39 (1.5) | 44 (1.8) | 39 (1.6) | 3 (0.1) | 5 (0.2) | 5 (0.2) | 55 (2.2) | 31 (1.2) | 23 (0.9) | 26 (1.0) | 30 (1.2) | 29 (1.1) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
The sunniest months in Wickenburg are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 6 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Wickenburg: January, February and December receive an average of 7 hours 22 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 193 | 242 | 305 | 329 | 372 | 375 | 365 | 349 | 315 | 297 | 256 | 236 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 10m | 10h 58m | 11h 59m | 13h 3m | 13h 56m | 14h 21m | 14h 7m | 13h 20m | 12h 20m | 11h 17m | 10h 22m | 9h 55m |
Wickenburg experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 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 Wickenburg UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Wickenburg. 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 Wickenburg'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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