United StatesThe climate of Arizona
The current climate in Arizona features temperatures ranging from a high of 41°C to a low of 19°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 7°C and in the warmer months around 29°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Arizona, United States.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Arizona in recent years was 48°C in June 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 7°C in January 2015.
Rainfall amount
On average, Arizona receives 239 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in Arizona is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Arizona to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Arizona?
The best time to visit Arizona for sunny weather is January through May and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Arizona. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Arizona
The climate table of Arizona shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 19 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 34 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 32 | 25 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 19 | 13 | 17 | 2,8 | 3,8 | 5,0 | 39 | 45 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 34 |
| UV Index | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Arizona, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Arizona
Yearly Temperature in Arizona
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Arizona, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Arizona
Total Yearly Precipitation in Arizona
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Arizona, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Arizona
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Average weather in Arizona by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Arizona. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.