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Sonoita, AZ vs Columbus, NC

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Highlights

On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Columbus. Sonoita averages 284 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Columbus, North Carolina gets 55.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. Sonoita, Arizona gets 19.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Columbus averages 3.9 inches of snow per year. Sonoita averages 1.4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Columbus, North Carolina
Summer High: the July high is around 87.6 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28.5
Rain: averages 55.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3.9 inches of snow a year

Sonoita, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 89.9 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 30.6
Rain: averages 19.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1.4 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Columbus

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Columbus is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in North Carolina.

7.6 / 10
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Columbus, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Sonoita

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Sonoita is 8.3 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona.

8.3 / 10
October, May and September are the most pleasant months in Sonoita, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Sonoita, AZ

11 AM PST

Mostly Sunny

81°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodayMostly Sunny89° / 58°SSW 13 mph
MondayMostly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust87° / 60°SW 8 to 22 mph
TuesdayAreas Of Blowing Dust84° / 55°SW 14 to 28 mph
WednesdayPartly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust76° / 45°SW 12 to 22 mph
ThursdaySunny80° / 47°SW 5 to 16 mph
FridaySunny81° / 48°SSW 6 to 17 mph
SaturdaySunny81° / 47°SSW 6 to 20 mph
Today's Weather - Columbus, NC

11 AM PST

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

60°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonChance Showers And Thunderstorms62° / 59°NE 7 mph
MondayPatchy Fog67° / 62°E 9 mph
TuesdayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms71° / 58°SSE 6 mph
WednesdayRain Showers Likely76° / 60°SW 3 mph
ThursdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms82° / 66°SW 1 to 6 mph
FridayChance Rain Showers88° / 66°W 2 to 6 mph
SaturdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms84° / 64°W 3 to 7 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthSonoita, AZColumbus, NC
January60° / 31°49° / 29°
February63° / 33°54° / 31°
March68° / 36°62° / 38°
April75° / 42°70° / 46°
May84° / 50°78° / 55°
June92° / 58°85° / 64°
July90° / 64°88° / 67°
August87° / 62°86° / 67°
September85° / 57°80° / 59°
October77° / 47°71° / 47°
November67° / 37°62° / 38°
December60° / 31°51° / 31°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Sonoita / Columbus
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 018 / 195 / 90 / 1
February0 / 012 / 165 / 90 / 0
March0 / 09 / 94 / 100 / 0
April0 / 03 / 22 / 90 / 0
May6 / 00 / 02 / 110 / 0
June20 / 50 / 03 / 110 / 0
July16 / 110 / 012 / 120 / 0
August8 / 70 / 013 / 110 / 0
September5 / 20 / 06 / 90 / 0
October0 / 01 / 24 / 80 / 0
November0 / 07 / 83 / 90 / 0
December0 / 017 / 185 / 90 / 0
June is the hottest month for Sonoita with an average high temperature of 91.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Sonoita, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sonoita are October, April and May.

July is the hottest month for Columbus with an average high temperature of 87.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in North Carolina. In Columbus, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Columbus are May, September and June.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sonoita with an average of 30.6°. This is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Columbus with an average of 28.5°. This is colder than most places in North Carolina.

In Sonoita, there are 54.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

In Columbus, there are 25.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in North Carolina.

In Sonoita, there are 67.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

In Columbus, there are 73.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in North Carolina.

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

July is the wettest month in Sonoita with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 0.3 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 19.5 inches in Sonoita means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.


August is the wettest month in Columbus with 5.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 4.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 27% of yearly precipitation and 24% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 55.5 inches in Columbus means that it is wetter than most places in North Carolina.

August is the rainiest month in Sonoita with 13.4 days of rain, and May is the driest month with only 1.8 rainy days. There are 63.6 rainy days annually in Sonoita, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 45% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 12% chance of a rainy day.

July is the rainiest month in Columbus with 11.9 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 7.7 rainy days. There are 116.8 rainy days annually in Columbus, which is rainier than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 1.4 inches in Sonoita means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

An annual snowfall of 3.9 inches in Columbus means that it is snowier than most places in North Carolina.
January is the snowiest month in Sonoita with 0.6 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Columbus with 1.8 inches of snow, and 4 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 Sonoita    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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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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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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