Climate Insights for Grand Canyon Caverns Airport

Kalawao County, Arizona, United States

Hottest
July
34°C peak
Coldest
January
0°C low
Wettest
January
41mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Grand Canyon Caverns Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 269mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 41mm of rainfall. Grand Canyon Caverns Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: 0° Feb Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: 1° Mar Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 4° Apr Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° May Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12° Jun Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 19° Jul Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 22° Aug Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 21° Sep Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 17° Oct Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 10° Nov Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 3° Dec Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: 0°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Grand Canyon Caverns Airport vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 8mm Feb Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 8mm Mar Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 21mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow

Grand Canyon Caverns Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 269mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 41mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 4mm. That's 37mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 26cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 22km/h Apr Wind Speed: 23km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 22km/h Jul Wind Speed: 20km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 18km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Grand Canyon Caverns Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 17km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

83 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Grand Canyon Caverns Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Grand Canyon Caverns Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 83 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 60mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 34°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 55mm over the season and a monthly average of 18mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 57mm over the season and a monthly average of 19mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 97mm over the season and a monthly average of 32mm. Expect around 19cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 10°
Apr 15°
May 19°
Jun 26°
Jul 28°
Aug 27°
Sep 24°
Oct 17°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Grand Canyon Caverns Airport is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Grand Canyon Caverns Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C
11 °C
16 km/h
41 mm
8 cm
Feb
1 °C
13 °C
19 km/h
32 mm
8 cm
Mar Current
4 °C
16 °C
22 km/h
41 mm
4 cm
Apr
8 °C
22 °C
23 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
May
12 °C
26 °C
23 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Jun
19 °C
33 °C
22 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
34 °C
20 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
33 °C
19 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
30 °C
19 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
24 °C
18 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Nov
3 °C
17 °C
17 km/h
21 mm
3 cm
Dec
0 °C
12 °C
16 km/h
24 mm
3 cm
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