What is the weather like in Wikieup?

Living in Wikieup, AZ is a truly unique experience. This small town of just over 500 people is located in the middle of the Arizona desert and has been around since the late 1800s. Although the town may seem quite isolated, its proximity to Phoenix makes it an ideal location for those who want a rural getaway without being too far from city life. The landscape here is stunning, with miles of open desert, rocky hills, and stunning night skies. Wild burros and coyotes are often seen roaming around the outskirts of town as well. Shops, restaurants, and other amenities can be found in Wikieup as well. All in all, Wikieup is a great place to live if you're looking for a peaceful atmosphere that allows you to enjoy nature while still having access to modern conveniences. Retirement area - In the northwestern corner of Arizona, 150 miles south of Las Vegas.

State: Arizona
County: Mohave County
Metro Area: Lake Havasu City-Kingman Metro Area
City: Wikieup

Zip Codes: 85360
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Elevation: 738 ft above sea level

The Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro area is located in the northwestern corner of Arizona, 150 miles south of Las Vegas. Lake Havasu City is one of the smaller metros in the United States and is comprised of Mohave county. It is also considered to be part of the larger Las Vegas consolidated metro area.

The many benefits of living in the Lake Havasu City metro include strong growth, sunny and low traffic.

Some disadvantages of the Lake Havasu City metro area include weak economy, poor health, few cultural resources, few recreational options and hot summers.

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Arizona. April, October and March are the most pleasant months while July and August are the least comfortable months.

In the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85 degrees. The most pleasant months of the year for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area are April, October and March. July is the hottest month for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area with an average high temperature of 103.1 degrees, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area with an average of 35.7 degrees. This is warmer than most places in Arizona.

The annual rainfall of 7.2 inches in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area means that it is drier than most places in Arizona. The wettest season is Spring with 37% of yearly precipitation and 17% falls in Summer, which is the driest season. February is the wettest month in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area with 1.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 0.1 inches.

Humidity is low in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

An annual snowfall of 0.9 inches in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona. December is the snowiest month in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area with 0.2 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.