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Phoenix, AZ vs Benson, AZ

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Highlights

On average, there are 278 sunny days per year in Benson. Phoenix averages 299 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Benson, Arizona gets 13.3 inches of rain, on average, per year. Phoenix, Arizona gets 9.2 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Benson averages 2.1 inches of snow per year. Phoenix averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Benson, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 96.6 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28.3
Rain: averages 13.3 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2.1 inches of snow a year

Phoenix, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 104.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43.2
Rain: averages 9.2 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Benson

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

7.8 / 10
October, April and March are the most pleasant months in Benson, while July and June are the least comfortable months.

Phoenix

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Phoenix is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Arizona.

7.3 / 10
April, March and November are the most pleasant months in Phoenix, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Phoenix, AZ

1 PM PST

Sunny

88°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonSunny92° / 67°WSW 5 mph
SaturdaySunny91° / 64°S 0 to 10 mph
SundaySunny87° / 65°SW 0 to 10 mph
MondaySunny90° / 65°WSW 5 to 10 mph
TuesdaySunny94° / 69°ESE 0 to 5 mph
WednesdaySunny101° / 73°SSE 0 to 5 mph
ThursdaySunny104° / 74°SSE 0 to 5 mph
Today's Weather - Benson, AZ

1 PM PST

Sunny

81°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonSunny84° / 53°SW 7 to 12 mph
SaturdaySunny81° / 50°SSW 6 to 16 mph
SundaySunny79° / 50°SW 7 to 18 mph
MondaySunny77° / 49°W 3 to 15 mph
TuesdaySunny83° / 55°ENE 2 to 7 mph
WednesdaySunny90° / 60°SSE 2 to 8 mph
ThursdaySunny93° / 61°SSE 2 to 9 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthPhoenix, AZBenson, AZ
January67° / 43°63° / 28°
February70° / 46°66° / 31°
March76° / 50°72° / 35°
April84° / 57°80° / 40°
May94° / 65°89° / 48°
June102° / 73°97° / 57°
July105° / 80°97° / 65°
August103° / 80°94° / 64°
September98° / 73°91° / 57°
October88° / 61°82° / 45°
November75° / 49°72° / 34°
December65° / 42°63° / 28°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Phoenix / Benson
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 01 / 224 / 50 / 0
February0 / 00 / 174 / 50 / 0
March1 / 00 / 104 / 40 / 0
April8 / 20 / 42 / 20 / 0
May22 / 140 / 01 / 20 / 0
June29 / 270 / 00 / 20 / 0
July31 / 270 / 04 / 90 / 0
August31 / 240 / 04 / 110 / 0
September28 / 180 / 03 / 50 / 0
October13 / 40 / 12 / 40 / 0
November1 / 00 / 122 / 30 / 0
December0 / 02 / 234 / 40 / 0
July is the hottest month for Phoenix with an average high temperature of 104.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In Phoenix, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Phoenix are March, November and April.

June is the hottest month for Benson with an average high temperature of 97.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Arizona. In Benson, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Benson are April, October and March.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Phoenix with an average of 42.2°. This is one of the warmest places in Arizona.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Benson with an average of 27.8°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Phoenix, there are 163.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.

In Benson, there are 114.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

In Phoenix, there are 3.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Arizona.

In Benson, there are 89.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Phoenix, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

In Benson, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

August is the wettest month in Phoenix with 1.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.0 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 9.2 inches in Phoenix means that it is drier than most places in Arizona.


August is the wettest month in Benson with 3.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 0.2 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 13.3 inches in Benson means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.

August is the rainiest month in Phoenix with 4.0 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 33.1 rainy days annually in Phoenix, which is less rainy than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

August is the rainiest month in Benson with 11.3 days of rain, and May is the driest month with only 1.8 rainy days. There are 55.7 rainy days annually in Benson, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 41% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Phoenix, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Arizona.

An annual snowfall of 2.1 inches in Benson means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona.
Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Phoenix.

January is the snowiest month in Benson with 0.8 inches of snow, and 2 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.

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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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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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