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Arizona Weather

Arizona’s weather is popularly categorized as hot and dry, but what most people outside the state don’t realize is that Arizona’s climate is actually quite varied.

While Central Arizonans are basking in mild weather with cool breezes in January, folks in Northern Arizona might be swooshing down the state’s ski slopes enjoying a cool winter day. And in the summer, Southern Arizonans could be sunbathing, while people in North-Central Arizona might slip on sweaters and enjoy the crisp night air.

No matter what time of year you visit Arizona, you’ll find beautiful, perfect weather somewhere. For complete information about Arizona’s weather, visit the National Weather Service.

Average Temperatures and Rainfall

Desert Climates
Desert climates are found in Central and Southern Arizona, including the metro areas around Tucson and Phoenix. The average elevation in desert climates is 1200 feet.

Month Average Low Average High Rainfall
January 41.2F/5.1C 65.9F/18.8C 0.6"
February 44.7F/7C 70.7F/21.5C 0.7"
March 48.8F/9.3C 75.5F/24.2C
0.9"
April 55.3F/12.9C 84.5F/29.2C 0.22"
May 63.9F/12.9C 84.5F/29.2C 0.22"
June 72.9F/22.7C 103.5F/39.7C 0.1"
July 81.0F/27.2C 105.9F/41.1C 0.1"
August 79.2F/26.2C 103.7F/39.8C 0.9"
September 72.8F/22.6C 98.3F/36.8C 1.0"
October 60.8F/16C 88.1F/31.2C 0.86"
November 48.9F/9.4C 74.9F/23.8C 0.7"
December 41.8F/5.4C 66.2F/19C 1.0"

 

Mountain Climates
Mountain climates are found primarily in Northern and North Central Arizona, including the Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon. The average elevation in mountain climates is 7000 feet.

Month Average Low Average High Rainfall
January 16F/-8.8C 43F/6.1C 2.18"
February 19F/-7.2C 46F/7.8C 2.56"
March 23F/-5C 50F/10C
2.63"
April 27FF/-2.8C 58F/14.4C 1.29"
May 34F/1.1C 68F/20C 0.8"
June 41F/5C 79/26.1C 0.43"
July 50F/10C 82F/27.8C 2.4"
August 49F/9.4C 80F/26.7C 2.89"
September 42F/5.6C 74F/23.3C 2.12"
October 31F/-0.5C 63F/17.2C 1.93"
November 22F/-5.5C 51F/10.6C 1.86"
December 17F/-8.3C 44F/6.6C 1.83"
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