Updated October 2026
Pipe Spring National Monument Weather by Month
Pipe Spring National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 94°F and a low of 61°F, and coldest in December, with an average high of 47°F and an average low of 22°F. January and February are the wettest months, with about 1.4 inches of precipitation each. Snowfall is heaviest in February, at about 2.1 inches.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 0.1 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Pipe Spring National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
94°F avg high
Coldest month
Dec
22°F avg low
Snowiest month
Feb
2.1 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.5 h of daylight
Average weather at Pipe Spring by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F | 23°F | 1.4 in | 0.3 in | 9.7 h |
| February | 52°F | 26°F | 1.4 in | 2.1 in | 10.6 h |
| March | 61°F | 31°F | 1.1 in | 1.2 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 68°F | 36°F | 0.7 in | 0.4 in | 13.0 h |
| May | 78°F | 45°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | 14.0 h |
| June | 89°F | 54°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 14.5 h |
| July | 94°F | 61°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 14.3 h |
| August | 92°F | 60°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in | 13.4 h |
| September | 85°F | 52°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 72°F | 40°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 59°F | 30°F | 0.6 in | 0.8 in | 10.0 h |
| December | 47°F | 22°F | 1.1 in | 1.0 in | 9.5 h |
| Year total | 11.6 in | 5.8 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00026616, 0.1 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Pipe Spring is at that time of year.
Pipe Spring weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 47°F in December to 52°F in February, with average lows between 22°F and 26°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 3.9 inches of precipitation, about 34% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 3.4 inches for the season, most of it in February. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.5 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 61°F in March to 78°F in May, with average lows between 31°F and 45°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 2.3 inches of precipitation, about 20% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 1.6 inches for the season, most of it in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.0 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 94°F in July, between 89°F in June and 92°F in August, with average lows between 54°F and 61°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in July and August. Together the three months average 2.6 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.5 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 85°F in September to 59°F in November, with average lows between 30°F and 52°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 2.8 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 0.8 inches for the season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.0 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Weather is hot in summer and cold in winter. Expect summer highs to be 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit and winter highs to be 30-50 degrees. Early morning and late afternoon can be considerably cooler; dress in layers and bring plenty of sunscreen. Arizona climate is very dry -- bring at least 1 liter of water per person per visit to Pipe Spring.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Pipe Spring
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 36.86°N, 112.74°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
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Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.2× the visitors of the park's average month. September is the busiest month of the year and January the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Pipe Spring National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Pipe Spring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Pipe Spring National Monument, with an average high of 94°F and an average low of 61°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 0.1 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
December is the coldest month at Pipe Spring National Monument, with an average low of 22°F and an average high of 47°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
January and February are the wettest months, with about 1.4 inches of precipitation each. June is the driest, at about 0.2 inches. The station records about 11.6 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 0.1 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 5.8 inches of snow a year. February is the snowiest month, at about 2.1 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 6 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00026616), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.