Will Pipes Freeze in La Paz County, AZ? under 1 night a Year
Freeze nights in La Paz County
In a normal year La Paz County, AZ gets under 1 night at or below 20°F, the point where bare pipes in a garage, attic or outside wall start to freeze. That is more than 2% of US counties.
Risk level: Rare.
It depends where the pipe is
| Pipe | Freezes near | Nights a year |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor spigot, open crawlspace | 32°F | 14 nights |
| Bare pipe in garage, attic or outside wall | 20°F | under 1 night |
| Insulated pipe in unheated space | 10°F | none |
| Inside the heated house | 0°F | none |
Month by month
Nights at or below 20°F in a normal year.
First 32°F night is usually around 12/06, last around 01/28.
How cold La Paz County nights get
Average winter (Dec-Feb) low: 42°F; the coldest month, December, averages 40°F overnight. 4 months normally bring at least one night below 32°F (Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41°F | 45°F | 50°F | 56°F | 64°F | 73°F | 80°F | 80°F | 73°F | 60°F | 48°F | 40°F |
La Paz County next to its neighbours
Yavapai County, AZ, 168 km northeast, gets 25 nights below 20°F to La Paz County's under 1 night.
| County | Distance | Below 32°F | Below 20°F | Jan low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Paz County, AZ | - | 14 nights | under 1 night | 41°F |
| Yuma County, AZ | 107 km south | 21 nights | under 1 night | 38°F |
| Imperial County, CA | 144 km southwest | 5 nights | none | 42°F |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 149 km east | 6 nights | none | 43°F |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 168 km northeast | 123 nights | 25 nights | 25°F |
| Riverside County, CA | 182 km west | 14 nights | under 1 night | 40°F |
| Mohave County, AZ | 223 km north | 138 nights | 30 nights | 25°F |
La Paz County within AZ
La Paz County ranks 14 of 15 AZ counties for nights below 20°F. The most is Coconino County, AZ at 67 nights, with a 20°F average winter low. The fewest is Maricopa County, AZ: none, winter lows near 43°F. At 1,670 ft, La Paz County sits 2,402 ft below the state's median county elevation of 4,072 ft.
What to do here
- Watch the forecast for a sub-threshold night.
- That night: drip the faucet on an outside wall, open the sink cabinet.
Why rare cold catches people out - freezes in places that rarely freeze.
Where this comes from
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals, blended from 3 nearby stations and adjusted for elevation; closest is Quartzsite, AZ, 19 km away (fair match). A normal year, not tonight's forecast: check the forecast low for the night itself. Why elevation is part of the blend: how county numbers are made.