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Phoenix, AZ vs Jackson, CA

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Highlights

On average, there are 264 sunny days per year in Jackson. Phoenix averages 299 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Jackson, California gets 30.4 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.

Jackson averages 0.2 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

Jackson, California
Summer High: the July high is around 94 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 36.8
Rain: averages 30.4 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0.2 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
Jackson

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Jackson is 8.0 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

8 / 10
May, October and June are the most pleasant months in Jackson, while January and December 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

5 PM PST

Sunny

92°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonSunny93° / 71°W 5 mph
FridaySunny100° / 76°E 5 mph
SaturdaySunny101° / 78°E 5 to 15 mph
SundayMostly Sunny103° / 77°SE 5 to 15 mph
MondayMostly Sunny97° / 70°SSW 0 to 15 mph
TuesdayMostly Sunny86° / 63°SW 5 to 15 mph
WednesdaySunny87° / 64°SSW 0 to 10 mph
Today's Weather - Jackson, CA

5 PM PST

Sunny

82°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonSunny82° / 58°WNW 6 mph
FridaySunny88° / 60°WNW 2 to 6 mph
SaturdaySunny88° / 56°N 2 to 7 mph
SundaySunny76° / 46°SSW 2 to 10 mph
MondayChance Rain Showers62° / 46°SSW 2 to 9 mph
TuesdayMostly Sunny67° / 46°W 2 to 7 mph
WednesdaySunny74° / 49°NW 2 to 7 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthPhoenix, AZJackson, CA
January67° / 43°55° / 37°
February70° / 46°59° / 39°
March76° / 50°64° / 42°
April84° / 57°69° / 44°
May94° / 65°79° / 49°
June102° / 73°88° / 55°
July105° / 80°94° / 60°
August103° / 80°93° / 59°
September98° / 73°88° / 56°
October88° / 61°77° / 50°
November75° / 49°63° / 43°
December65° / 42°54° / 37°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Phoenix / Jackson
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 01 / 74 / 100 / 0
February0 / 00 / 44 / 100 / 0
March1 / 00 / 24 / 100 / 0
April8 / 00 / 12 / 60 / 0
May22 / 40 / 01 / 40 / 0
June29 / 120 / 00 / 20 / 0
July31 / 230 / 04 / 00 / 0
August31 / 210 / 04 / 10 / 0
September28 / 130 / 03 / 20 / 0
October13 / 20 / 02 / 40 / 0
November1 / 00 / 22 / 80 / 0
December0 / 02 / 84 / 100 / 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.

July is the hottest month for Jackson with an average high temperature of 94.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In Jackson, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Jackson are May, October and April.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Phoenix with an average of 42.2°. This is one of the warmest places in Arizona.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Jackson with an average of 36.8°. This is colder than most places in California.

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

In Jackson, there are 75.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in California.

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 Jackson, there are 23.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.

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

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.


January is the wettest month in Jackson with 5.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 52% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 30.4 inches in Jackson means that it is wetter than most places in California.

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.

March is the rainiest month in Jackson with 10.3 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.2 rainy days. There are 66.0 rainy days annually in Jackson, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 44% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 3% 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 0.2 inches in Jackson means that it is snowier than most places in California.
Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Phoenix.

March is the snowiest month in Jackson with 0.1 inches of snow, and no 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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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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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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