Black Mesa (Apache-Navajo Counties, Arizona)

Mountain High plateau spanning Arizona, notable for Navajo landscape

Black Mesa on the Colorado Plateau spans Apache and Navajo counties in Arizona; hikers and cultural visitors come for its broad desert horizons and access to Native American lands.

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Black Mesa (Apache-Navajo Counties, Arizona)
34.2809, -113.8386

Best Time to Visit Black Mesa (Apache-Navajo Counties, Arizona) #

Aim for spring or fall to avoid the intense summer heat; those seasons offer the most comfortable conditions for outdoor activities.

Spring
Mar-May · 10-25°C (approx.)
One of the best times for outdoor visits - daytime temperatures are pleasant for hiking and exploring the mesa.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 25-40°C+ (can be very hot)
Can be extremely hot, especially at lower elevations; plan for heat, limited shade and carry water.
Fall/Winter
Sep-Feb · -5-15°C (cool nights possible)
Fall is pleasant and quieter; winters bring cold nights and occasional freezes - daytime conditions can still be suitable for visits.

Weather & Climate near Black Mesa (Apache-Navajo Counties, Arizona) #

Climate

Black Mesa (Apache-Navajo Counties, Arizona)'s climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 42°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
24°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
11° 29°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° 34°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
21° 40°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 42°C and lows of 26°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
26° 42°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
25° 41°

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
21° 38°

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° 32°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
24°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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