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Sun City West, AZ vs Show Low, AZ

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Highlights

On average, there are 275 sunny days per year in Show Low. Sun City West averages 292 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Show Low, Arizona gets 13.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. Sun City West, Arizona gets 9.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Show Low averages 18.5 inches of snow per year. Sun City West averages 0.1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Show Low, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22.1
Rain: averages 13.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18.5 inches of snow a year

Sun City West, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 105.2 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 42.7
Rain: averages 9.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0.1 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Show Low

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

7.8 / 10
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Show Low, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Sun City West

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Sun City West 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 Sun City West, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Sun City West, AZ

4 AM PST

Mostly Clear

64°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightMostly Clear61° / 92° 0 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear62° / 92°NNE 0 to 5 mph
Saturday NightPartly Cloudy65° / 78°SSW 5 to 10 mph
Sunday NightPartly Cloudy55° / 73°S 5 to 15 mph
Monday NightPartly Cloudy56° / 78°WNW 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday NightPartly Cloudy60° / 86°NW 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Clear63° / 92°NW 0 to 5 mph
Today's Weather - Show Low, AZ

4 AM PST

Clear

40°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightClear39° / 68°E 5 mph
Friday NightPartly Cloudy41° / 67°SE 3 to 7 mph
Saturday NightPartly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers43° / 63°S 6 to 10 mph
Sunday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers34° / 55°S 15 to 24 mph
Monday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers32° / 55°SW 9 to 14 mph
Tuesday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy35° / 62°SW 7 to 10 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Clear38° / 71°SW 9 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthSun City West, AZShow Low, AZ
January66° / 43°48° / 22°
February70° / 45°53° / 25°
March76° / 50°59° / 30°
April84° / 56°67° / 36°
May94° / 64°76° / 43°
June103° / 73°85° / 51°
July105° / 80°88° / 59°
August104° / 79°85° / 57°
September98° / 73°80° / 51°
October87° / 61°70° / 39°
November74° / 49°58° / 29°
December64° / 42°48° / 22°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Sun City West / Show Low
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 01 / 274 / 60 / 2
February0 / 00 / 234 / 50 / 1
March1 / 00 / 194 / 60 / 1
April8 / 00 / 102 / 40 / 0
May23 / 10 / 21 / 40 / 0
June29 / 70 / 00 / 30 / 0
July31 / 120 / 03 / 100 / 0
August31 / 50 / 04 / 130 / 0
September27 / 10 / 03 / 70 / 0
October12 / 00 / 62 / 50 / 0
November1 / 00 / 192 / 50 / 1
December0 / 02 / 274 / 50 / 2
July is the hottest month for Sun City West with an average high temperature of 105.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In Sun City West, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sun City West are March, November and April.

July is the hottest month for Show Low with an average high temperature of 88.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Show Low, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Show Low are May, September and August.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sun City West with an average of 41.5°. This is warmer than most places in Arizona.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Show Low with an average of 22.1°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Sun City West, there are 162.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.

In Show Low, there are 25.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

In Sun City West, there are 2.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Arizona.

In Show Low, there are 131.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Sun City West, 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 Show Low, there are 0.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

February is the wettest month in Sun City West with 1.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 38% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.5 inches in Sun City West means that it is drier than most places in Arizona.


August is the wettest month in Show Low with 2.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.9 inches in Show Low means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.

February is the rainiest month in Sun City West with 3.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 32.0 rainy days annually in Sun City West, which is less rainy than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

August is the rainiest month in Show Low with 12.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 3.0 rainy days. There are 72.8 rainy days annually in Show Low, which is one of the rainiest places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in Sun City West means that it is less snowy than most places in Arizona.

An annual snowfall of 18.5 inches in Show Low means that it is one of the snowiest places in Arizona.
December is the snowiest month in Sun City West with 0.0 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Show Low with 4.6 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 Sun City West    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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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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Over 16 years ago

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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