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Scottsdale, AZ vs Prescott Valley, AZ

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Highlights

On average, there are 273 sunny days per year in Prescott Valley. Scottsdale averages 299 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Prescott Valley, Arizona gets 16.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. Scottsdale, Arizona gets 10.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Prescott Valley averages 12.2 inches of snow per year. Scottsdale averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Prescott Valley, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 89.8 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28
Rain: averages 16.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12.2 inches of snow a year

Scottsdale, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 104.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 42.4
Rain: averages 10.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Prescott Valley

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Prescott Valley is 8.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona.

8 / 10
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Prescott Valley, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Scottsdale

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

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

Today's Weather - Scottsdale, AZ

4 PM PST

Sunny

80°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonSunny80° / 59°WSW 10 mph
ThursdaySunny85° / 61°S 5 to 10 mph
FridaySunny89° / 63°S 0 to 10 mph
SaturdaySunny88° / 58°SSE 0 to 15 mph
SundaySunny77° / 56°SW 10 to 15 mph
MondaySunny79° / 60°SW 5 to 10 mph
TuesdaySunny89° / 65°S 5 to 10 mph
Today's Weather - Prescott Valley, AZ

4 PM PST

Sunny

69°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonSunny70° / 40°W 13 mph
ThursdaySunny75° / 44°W 2 to 12 mph
FridaySunny78° / 47°S 2 to 12 mph
SaturdaySunny75° / 45°S 3 to 20 mph
SundaySlight Chance Rain Showers64° / 41°SW 12 to 21 mph
MondayMostly Sunny68° / 42°SW 3 to 12 mph
TuesdaySunny76° / 48°NW 3 to 10 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthScottsdale, AZPrescott Valley, AZ
January66° / 42°51° / 28°
February70° / 45°54° / 30°
March76° / 49°60° / 35°
April84° / 55°67° / 40°
May93° / 64°77° / 49°
June102° / 72°87° / 57°
July104° / 79°90° / 63°
August103° / 79°87° / 62°
September98° / 73°82° / 55°
October87° / 61°71° / 44°
November75° / 49°60° / 34°
December65° / 42°51° / 28°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Scottsdale / Prescott Valley
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 02 / 224 / 60 / 1
February0 / 01 / 174 / 60 / 2
March1 / 00 / 124 / 60 / 1
April7 / 00 / 52 / 40 / 0
May21 / 20 / 01 / 30 / 0
June29 / 100 / 01 / 20 / 0
July31 / 160 / 04 / 90 / 0
August31 / 90 / 05 / 100 / 0
September27 / 20 / 03 / 60 / 0
October13 / 00 / 33 / 40 / 0
November1 / 00 / 133 / 40 / 1
December0 / 02 / 224 / 50 / 1
July is the hottest month for Scottsdale with an average high temperature of 104.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In Scottsdale, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Scottsdale are March, November and April.

July is the hottest month for Prescott Valley with an average high temperature of 89.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Prescott Valley, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Prescott Valley are May, September and October.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Scottsdale with an average of 41.6°. This is warmer than most places in Arizona.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Prescott Valley with an average of 27.6°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Scottsdale, there are 160.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.

In Prescott Valley, there are 38.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

In Scottsdale, there are 4.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Arizona.

In Prescott Valley, there are 93.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Scottsdale, 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 Prescott Valley, 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 Scottsdale with 1.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 36% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.5 inches in Scottsdale means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.


August is the wettest month in Prescott Valley with 2.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 34% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.6 inches in Prescott Valley means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.

August is the rainiest month in Scottsdale with 5.1 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.5 rainy days. There are 37.7 rainy days annually in Scottsdale, 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 19% chance of a rainy day.

August is the rainiest month in Prescott Valley with 9.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 2.0 rainy days. There are 63.1 rainy days annually in Prescott Valley, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

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

An annual snowfall of 12.2 inches in Prescott Valley means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona.
Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Scottsdale.

February is the snowiest month in Prescott Valley with 3.5 inches of snow, and 6 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 Scottsdale    2 Reviews
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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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