Park climate1991–2020 climate normals2,205 m source elevationNASA POWER

A comprehensive year-round analysis of long-term atmospheric patterns and daylight cycles.

Gila National Forest Monthly Climate Normals: Temperature, Precipitation, and Atmospheric Data

Name: Gila National Forest monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

Examine the twelve-month climate profile for Gila National Forest based on NASA POWER measurements collected between 1991 and 2020. This data provides a representative-point perspective on seasonal shifts in average temperature, precipitation rates, humidity, wind speeds, and daylight duration. It serves as a factual foundation for understanding the long-term annual climate rhythm of this protected landscape without relying on short-term weather forecasts.

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Annual climate pattern

Long-term thermal range and average daily precipitation tracking across twelve monthly records

Gila National Forest Annual Climate: Monthly Average Temperatures and Precipitation Normals

Average monthly temperatures span from sub-zero winter minimums to peak summer maximums across the calendar year, establishing the primary annual thermal rhythm. Monthly precipitation normals track average daily rates alongside these temperature records based on NASA power climatology for a representative coordinate.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 10.5 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: December
Wettest month: August

Twelve-month climate

Compare average temperature bounds, precipitation rates, humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.

Gila National Forest Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Records

Examine twelve distinct monthly records of temperature, average daily precipitation, and relative humidity to understand long-term climate patterns at a representative coordinate. Reviewing these measurements side by side reveals how wind speed and calculated daylight hours shift across the entire annual cycle.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	0.9 °C-11.2° to 14.6°	1 mm/day	60.1%	2.9 m/s	10.1 hours
February	2.3 °C-9.5° to 16.6°	0.9 mm/day	57.8%	3.3 m/s	10.8 hours
March	5.4 °C-7.3° to 20.7°	0.7 mm/day	50.8%	3.5 m/s	11.8 hours
April	9.1 °C-5.3° to 24.6°	0.4 mm/day	42.3%	3.8 m/s	12.9 hours
May	14.2 °C-1.3° to 29.2°	0.5 mm/day	37.1%	3.5 m/s	13.7 hours
June	19.9 °C5.8° to 34°	0.5 mm/day	32.5%	3.2 m/s	14.2 hours
July	20.7 °C10.7° to 34.2°	2.6 mm/day	54.1%	2.2 m/s	14 hours
August	19.7 °C10° to 32.1°	2.8 mm/day	60.1%	2 m/s	13.2 hours
September	16.8 °C4.4° to 30°	1.8 mm/day	55.5%	2.5 m/s	12.2 hours
October	11.1 °C-3.6° to 25.8°	1 mm/day	51%	2.9 m/s	11.1 hours
November	5 °C-7.8° to 20.4°	0.9 mm/day	54.5%	2.9 m/s	10.2 hours
December	0.8 °C-11.3° to 15.5°	1 mm/day	60.9%	2.8 m/s	9.8 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: December: 0.8 °C; July: 20.7 °C; Change from December to July: +19.9 °C
Precipitation: December: 1 mm/day; July: 2.6 mm/day; Change from December to July: +1.6 mm/day
Daylight: December: 9.8 hours; July: 14 hours; Change from December to July: +4.2 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparative monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration

Gila National Forest Calculated Monthly Climate Contrasts and Normals

Calculated monthly normals identify the high and low points across twelve recorded variables for Gila National Forest. These comparative averages summarize annual patterns without reflecting observed weather extremes or localized conditions.

Warmest month: July20.7 °C
Coolest month: December0.8 °C
Wettest month: August2.8 mm/day
Driest month: April0.4 mm/day
Most humid month: December60.9%
Windiest month: April3.8 m/s
Longest daylight: June14.2 hours

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Beyond Gila National Forest: Compare Monthly Climate Profiles Across Protected Areas

Standardized monthly climate normals allow readers to evaluate annual temperature cycles and precipitation rhythms across different protected settings. Comparing baseline records provides broader context for atmospheric variation, regional terrain differences, and seasonal conditions worldwide.