Arizona Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 25 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Arizona Climate Overview

Arizona has an average annual temperature of 70.2°F (across all 25 cities) with approximately 277 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 36%. The warmest city is Yuma with average July highs of 116.8°F, while Flagstaff is the coldest with average January lows of 9.7°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Yuma
Jul High: 116.8°F
Coldest City
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Flagstaff
Jan Low: 9.7°F
Wettest City
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Flagstaff
463 mm/yr
Driest City
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Yuma
111 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Jul
Avg High: 111.9°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: 27.9°F
Cities With Data
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25
cities in Arizona
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Arizona — Weather History

📅 Arizona Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 25 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Arizona Seasonal Climate Guide

Jul is typically the warmest month across Arizona with average highs around 111.9°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near 27.9°F. Aug is the wettest month with approximately 43 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 75°F 27.9°F 51.4°F 31 49% 2.1 3.40
Feb 79°F 30.2°F 54.7°F 31 46% 2.1 4.30
Mar 86°F 34.5°F 60.3°F 28 41% 2.2 5.70
Apr 94.8°F 40.6°F 67.6°F 9 32% 2.4 7.20
May 102.2°F 48.9°F 75.6°F 6 25% 2.4 8.00
Jun 110.3°F 60.1°F 85.3°F 3 19% 2.4 8.30
Jul 111.9°F 70°F 91°F 37 32% 2.1 7.40
Aug 109.4°F 69.6°F 89.6°F 43 38% 1.9 6.80
Sep 105.1°F 59.4°F 82.2°F 27 35% 2.0 6.00
Oct 96.6°F 45.9°F 71.2°F 19 34% 2.0 4.90
Nov 85.1°F 34.7°F 59.9°F 21 38% 2.1 3.80
Dec 75.2°F 28.2°F 51.8°F 31 48% 2.0 3.10

📈 Arizona Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Arizona Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Arizona's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 25 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Arizona

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Arizona.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Arizona?
Yuma is the hottest city in Arizona with an average July high of 116.8°F based on 45 years of data. View Yuma weather history →
What is the coldest city in Arizona?
Flagstaff is the coldest city with average January lows of 9.7°F. View Flagstaff weather history →
Which city in Arizona gets the most rain?
Flagstaff is the wettest city in Arizona with approximately 463 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Flagstaff weather history →
What is the warmest month in Arizona?
Jul is the warmest month across Arizona, with state-wide average highs of 111.9°F and average lows of 70°F.
How many cities in Arizona have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 25 cities in Arizona, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Arizona?
Jun is the sunniest month across Arizona with an average solar radiation of 8.30 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 25 cities in Arizona at monthly temporal resolution.