Sonoita, AZ Climate


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Sonoita, AZ enjoys a mild climate year-round due to its location in the south of Arizona. Summers are usually hot and dry, with temperatures averaging around 90°F (32°C). Winter temperatures tend to stay pleasant during the day, rarely dipping below 45°F (7°C). The area is also known for its abundant sunshine, receiving an average of 314 days with measurable sunshine each year. Rainfall is sporadic throughout the region and typically falls in short but intense bursts during monsoon season.

Sonoita, Arizona gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 284 sunny days per year in Sonoita. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Sonoita gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 64 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Sonoita is 8.3 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona.

8.1 Summer - 7.6 Winter
October, May and September are the most pleasant months in Sonoita, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSonoita, ArizonaUnited States
  19.5 in.38.1 in.
  1.4 in.27.8 in.
  63.6 days106.2 days
  284 days205 days
  89.9°85.8°
  30.6°21.7°
  8.37
  6.64.3
  4885 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.

June is the hottest month for Sonoita with an average high temperature of 91.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Sonoita, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sonoita are October, April and May.
In Sonoita, there are 54.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sonoita with an average of 30.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
In Sonoita, there are 67.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
In Sonoita, 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 in Sonoita is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and September.
July is the wettest month in Sonoita with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 46% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.5 inches in Sonoita means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.
August is the rainiest month in Sonoita with 13.4 days of rain, and May is the driest month with only 1.8 rainy days. There are 63.6 rainy days annually in Sonoita, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 45% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 12% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 1.4 inches in Sonoita means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona. January is the snowiest month in Sonoita with 0.6 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.
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