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Sedona, AZ vs San Rafael, CA

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Highlights

On average, there are 256 sunny days per year in San Rafael. Sedona averages 278 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

San Rafael, California gets 40.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. Sedona, Arizona gets 23 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

San Rafael averages 0 inches of snow per year. Sedona averages 10.8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

San Rafael, California
Summer High: the July high is around 78.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 42
Rain: averages 40.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Sedona, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 32
Rain: averages 23 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 10.8 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
San Rafael

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for San Rafael is 8.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.5 / 10
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in San Rafael, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Sedona

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

8 / 10
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Sedona, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Sedona, AZ

7 PM PST

Clear

75°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightClear56° / 86°NE 5 to 8 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear60° / 87°NE 7 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear60° / 87°SE 7 mph
Sunday NightPartly Cloudy62° / 83°S 8 to 15 mph
Monday NightMostly Clear57° / 74°S 15 to 22 mph
Tuesday NightMostly Clear48° / 74°W 6 to 21 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Clear49° / 76°E 3 to 12 mph
Today's Weather - San Rafael, CA

7 PM PST

Mostly Clear

76°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightMostly Clear50° / 82°SSW 2 to 13 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear50° / 81°W 2 to 14 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear53° / 67°W 8 mph
Sunday NightPartly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain50° / 63°WSW 7 to 13 mph
Monday NightSlight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Clear48° / 68°W 3 to 12 mph
Tuesday NightClear48° / 71°W 2 to 9 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Clear49° / 70°W 2 to 8 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthSedona, AZSan Rafael, CA
January53° / 32°55° / 42°
February57° / 34°60° / 44°
March62° / 37°64° / 46°
April70° / 43°67° / 47°
May80° / 51°71° / 50°
June89° / 59°76° / 53°
July92° / 65°78° / 54°
August89° / 64°78° / 55°
September84° / 58°78° / 54°
October73° / 48°73° / 51°
November62° / 38°63° / 46°
December53° / 32°56° / 42°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Sedona / San Rafael
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 015 / 15 / 131 / 0
February0 / 011 / 06 / 121 / 0
March0 / 08 / 06 / 111 / 0
April0 / 03 / 04 / 70 / 0
May3 / 10 / 03 / 40 / 0
June14 / 20 / 02 / 20 / 0
July20 / 30 / 08 / 10 / 0
August14 / 30 / 010 / 10 / 0
September6 / 30 / 05 / 20 / 0
October1 / 11 / 04 / 50 / 0
November0 / 06 / 04 / 90 / 0
December0 / 015 / 14 / 120 / 0
July is the hottest month for Sedona with an average high temperature of 92.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Sedona, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sedona are May, October and September.

August is the hottest month for San Rafael with an average high temperature of 78.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In San Rafael, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for San Rafael are July, September and August.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sedona with an average of 31.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for San Rafael with an average of 42.0°. This is warmer than most places in California.

In Sedona, there are 58.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

In San Rafael, there are 12.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.

In Sedona, there are 58.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

In San Rafael, there are 2.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

In Sedona, 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 San Rafael, 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 Sedona with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 33% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 23.0 inches in Sedona means that it is one of the wettest places in Arizona.


December is the wettest month in San Rafael with 8.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 59% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 40.6 inches in San Rafael means that it is wetter than most places in California.

August is the rainiest month in Sedona with 9.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 1.6 rainy days. There are 59.2 rainy days annually in Sedona, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

January is the rainiest month in San Rafael with 12.8 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.8 rainy days. There are 77.1 rainy days annually in San Rafael, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 48% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 5% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 10.8 inches in Sedona means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in San Rafael, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.
March is the snowiest month in Sedona with 2.7 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in San Rafael.

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 Sedona    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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