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The Hualapai Mountains with a light dusting of snow in late December, seen from Kingman, Arizona.

Today’s Forecast:

102°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KIGM
Observed at: 4:00 pm
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 19%
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Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 23 at 2:47AM PDT until July 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV (Expires: July 27, 2026 10:00 pm)
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Description: * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions expected. Afternoon temperatures in the desert valleys will climb into the 108 to 114 degree range, and may exceed 115 along the Colorado River Valley and 120 in Death Valley. Overnight lows generally 80 to 95 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and southern Nevada including the Greater Mojave Desert region. * WHEN...From 10 AM PDT /10 AM MST/ this morning to 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Instructions: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

This Afternoon:Mostly sunny, with a high near 102. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight:Mostly clear. Low around 82, with temperatures rising to around 84 overnight. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Friday:Sunny, with a high near 104. South southwest wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

  6 /100

Not Recommended for hiking. High near 102°F. Low rain risk (5%). Light wind (8 mph). Hot temperatures (high near 102°F). Temperatures outside comfort limits (102°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Heat: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 6/100

Camping

  6 /100

Not Recommended for camping. High near 102°F. Low rain risk (5%). Light wind (8 mph). Hot temperatures (high near 102°F). Temperatures outside comfort limits (102°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Heat: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 6/100

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

  12 /100

Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 102°F. Low rain risk (5%). Light wind (8 mph). Hot temperatures (high near 102°F). Temperatures outside comfort limits (102°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Heat: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 6/100

About Kingman

Kingman is a western high-desert planning page for Route 66 stops, Hualapai Mountain escapes, desert hikes, campgrounds, scenic drives, and travel between the Colorado River and northern Arizona.

Make the Most of a Kingman Day

Use Kingman as a weather-aware base between hot desert roads and cooler mountain terrain. Wind, storms, and wildfire conditions can determine whether the better day is in town, on Route 66, or higher in the Hualapai Mountains.

Weather Tips for Kingman

  • High-desert wind, heat, dust, lightning, wildfire restrictions, smoke, and colder mountain nights can all affect plans.
  • In warm seasons, start early, shorten exposed routes, and carry more water than a casual city forecast might suggest.
  • For campground days, check overnight lows, fire restrictions, storm timing, and how quickly shelter is available.
  • Never treat dry washes or canyon bottoms as safe during nearby storms because runoff can arrive from miles away.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Kingman, including Kingman, Hualapai Mountain Park, Route 66 stops, Cerbat foothill routes, and nearby western high-desert scenic drives. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Kingman
  • Hualapai Mountain Park
  • Route 66 corridor
  • Cerbat Foothills
  • Chloride area
  • Cool Springs routes
  • Golden Valley
  • Peacock Mountains

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Kingman rather than forcing one itinerary. Match heat, sun exposure, wind, storm timing, water conditions, trail surfaces, fire restrictions, elevation, and road conditions to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.

7-Day Forecast for Kingman

102°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KIGM
Observed at: 4:00 pm
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 19%
Thu
102° 82°
5%
Fri
104° 82°
7%
Sat
106° 84°
2%
Sun
102° 79°
7%
Mon
98° 78°
14%
Tue
99° 78°
15%
Wed
100° 79°
14%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

102° Thu 104° Fri 106° Sat 102° Sun 98° Mon 99° Tue 100° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

82° Thu 82° Fri 84° Sat 79° Sun 78° Mon 78° Tue 79° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 12 Thu 6 Fri 6 Sat 12 Sun 12 Mon 12 Tue 12 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 23, 2026 4:39 pm CDT