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Payson, AZ vs Snowflake, AZ

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Highlights

On average, there are 272 sunny days per year in Snowflake. Payson averages 286 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Snowflake, Arizona gets 11.4 inches of rain, on average, per year. Payson, Arizona gets 21.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Snowflake averages 12.5 inches of snow per year. Payson averages 14.6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Snowflake, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 90.6 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 11.4 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12.5 inches of snow a year

Payson, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 90.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25.6
Rain: averages 21.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14.6 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Snowflake

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Snowflake is 7.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Arizona.

7.8 / 10
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Snowflake, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Payson

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Payson is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona.

7.9 / 10
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Payson, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Payson, AZ

5 AM PST

Mostly Clear

56°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightMostly Clear55° / 83°E 6 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear55° / 84°SE 6 mph
Sunday NightPartly Cloudy54° / 83°S 2 to 9 mph
Monday NightMostly Clear51° / 73°SW 5 to 15 mph
Tuesday NightMostly Clear44° / 69°SW 2 to 16 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Clear41° / 74°E 2 to 9 mph
Thursday NightMostly Clear44° / 77°N 2 to 9 mph
Today's Weather - Snowflake, AZ

5 AM PST

Clear

45°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightClear45° / 79°S 5 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear46° / 82°S 7 to 10 mph
Sunday NightPartly Cloudy50° / 81°SW 7 to 16 mph
Monday NightPartly Cloudy51° / 74°SW 12 to 21 mph
Tuesday NightPatchy Blowing Dust then Mostly Clear42° / 69°SW 6 to 26 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Clear36° / 73°SW 2 to 15 mph
Thursday NightMostly Clear39° / 76°SW 2 to 12 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthPayson, AZSnowflake, AZ
January54° / 26°49° / 21°
February57° / 27°54° / 24°
March62° / 32°61° / 29°
April70° / 37°69° / 35°
May79° / 44°79° / 43°
June88° / 51°88° / 50°
July90° / 59°91° / 59°
August88° / 59°88° / 58°
September84° / 52°82° / 50°
October74° / 42°72° / 38°
November62° / 31°59° / 28°
December53° / 26°49° / 21°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Payson / Snowflake
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 025 / 286 / 51 / 2
February0 / 021 / 236 / 51 / 1
March0 / 016 / 216 / 51 / 1
April0 / 09 / 114 / 30 / 0
May1 / 22 / 23 / 30 / 0
June12 / 120 / 02 / 30 / 0
July18 / 170 / 010 / 90 / 0
August12 / 110 / 011 / 100 / 0
September4 / 30 / 06 / 60 / 0
October0 / 03 / 64 / 40 / 0
November0 / 017 / 214 / 40 / 1
December0 / 025 / 275 / 51 / 2
July is the hottest month for Payson with an average high temperature of 90.4°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Payson, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Payson are May, October and September.

July is the hottest month for Snowflake with an average high temperature of 90.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Snowflake, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Snowflake are May, September and October.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Payson with an average of 25.5°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Snowflake with an average of 21.0°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Payson, there are 46.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

In Snowflake, there are 44.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

In Payson, there are 119.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Snowflake, there are 138.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Payson, there are 0.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Snowflake, there are 0.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

August is the wettest month in Payson with 3.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 32% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 21.6 inches in Payson means that it is one of the wettest places in Arizona.


August is the wettest month in Snowflake with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.4 inches in Snowflake means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

August is the rainiest month in Payson with 11.2 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 1.9 rainy days. There are 64.6 rainy days annually in Payson, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

August is the rainiest month in Snowflake with 10.1 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 2.6 rainy days. There are 61.9 rainy days annually in Snowflake, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 14.6 inches in Payson means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona.

An annual snowfall of 12.5 inches in Snowflake means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona.
February is the snowiest month in Payson with 4.6 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Snowflake with 3.5 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Payson    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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