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United States / Arizona / Payson Metro Area / Gila County / Globe / Zip Codes
Globe, AZ has a semi-arid climate which means it is characterized by hot summers and mild winters with low precipitation. On average, temperatures in the summer can reach as high as 95°F and occasionally higher during heatwaves. Winters are mild with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. The precipitation in Globe is generally around 12 inches per year, making it one of the driest cities in Arizona.

Globe, Arizona gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Globe averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 281 sunny days per year in Globe. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Globe gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 56 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 98 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Globe is 7.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Arizona.

6.1 Summer - 7.7 Winter
October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Globe, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateGlobe, ArizonaUnited States
  18.6 in.38.1 in.
  1.0 in.27.8 in.
  55.5 days106.2 days
  281 days205 days
  97.8°85.8°
  35.1°21.7°
  7.77
  6.24.3
  3510 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Globe with an average high temperature of 97.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Arizona. In Globe, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Globe are April, October and May.
In Globe, there are 115.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Globe with an average of 34.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
In Globe, there are 35.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
In Globe, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
Humidity is low in Globe, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
August is the wettest month in Globe with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 35% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.6 inches in Globe means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.
August is the rainiest month in Globe with 8.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 1.7 rainy days. There are 55.5 rainy days annually in Globe, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 1.0 inches in Globe means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona. February is the snowiest month in Globe with 0.8 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.
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Robin · Globe, AZ
One good thing in Globe is the Mexican food...
Over 3 years ago

We lived in Globe for 12 years and we are very happy we finally get to leave! The business climate is horrible so if you have a business....keep going! Globe is a dirty,  More

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Diana · Globe, AZ
Good little town
Over 18 years ago

Globe is a quite little town, but has almost everything you need for modern life. It boasts many antique shops and art galleries. Even though it started as a mining  More

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