Climate Insights for Arizona

The climate in Arizona is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3,376 mm of precipitation falls per year. Arizona receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arizona sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Arizona is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 132.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Arizona receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arizona sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Arizona has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Arizona has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 76°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Arizona is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,376 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 281 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 471 mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 147 mm. That's 323 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Arizona is a very wet location, receiving approximately 132.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 18.5 in of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 5.8 in. That's 12.7 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Arizona is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Arizona is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arizona based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arizona based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.