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Wickenburg, AZ vs Scottsdale, AZ

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Highlights

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

Scottsdale, Arizona gets 10.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. Wickenburg, Arizona gets 11.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Scottsdale averages 0 inches of snow per year. Wickenburg averages 0.2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

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

Wickenburg, Arizona
Summer High:
the July high is around 102.2 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35.8
Rain: averages 11.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0.2 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
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.

Wickenburg

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Wickenburg is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

7.6 / 10
April, October and November are the most pleasant months in Wickenburg, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Wickenburg, AZ

2 PM PST

Mostly Sunny

85°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonMostly Sunny86° / 58°SSW 5 to 10 mph
FridaySunny87° / 59°S 0 to 5 mph
SaturdaySunny88° / 58°SSE 5 to 15 mph
SundaySlight Chance Rain Showers73° / 49°S 10 to 15 mph
MondaySlight Chance Rain Showers69° / 52°S 5 to 10 mph
TuesdaySlight Chance Rain Showers72° / 52°SSW 0 to 5 mph
WednesdaySunny81° / 57°SW 0 to 5 mph
Today's Weather - Scottsdale, AZ

2 PM PST

Sunny

86°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonSunny87° / 61°SW 5 mph
FridaySunny88° / 62°SW 0 to 5 mph
SaturdaySunny89° / 63°SE 5 to 10 mph
SundaySlight Chance Rain Showers77° / 52°SSW 10 to 20 mph
MondayPartly Sunny70° / 55°SSW 10 mph
TuesdaySlight Chance Rain Showers73° / 56°SSW 5 to 10 mph
WednesdaySunny81° / 61°S 0 to 5 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthWickenburg, AZScottsdale, AZ
January65° / 36°66° / 42°
February67° / 38°70° / 45°
March73° / 42°76° / 49°
April81° / 47°84° / 55°
May90° / 55°93° / 64°
June99° / 63°102° / 72°
July102° / 72°104° / 79°
August100° / 72°103° / 79°
September95° / 64°98° / 73°
October85° / 52°87° / 61°
November73° / 41°75° / 49°
December64° / 35°65° / 42°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Wickenburg / Scottsdale
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 010 / 24 / 40 / 0
February0 / 05 / 14 / 40 / 0
March0 / 12 / 04 / 40 / 0
April4 / 71 / 02 / 20 / 0
May17 / 210 / 01 / 10 / 0
June27 / 290 / 01 / 10 / 0
July30 / 310 / 04 / 40 / 0
August30 / 310 / 05 / 50 / 0
September24 / 270 / 03 / 30 / 0
October8 / 130 / 02 / 30 / 0
November0 / 14 / 02 / 30 / 0
December0 / 012 / 23 / 40 / 0
July is the hottest month for Wickenburg with an average high temperature of 102.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In Wickenburg, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Wickenburg are April, March and November.

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.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Wickenburg with an average of 34.9°. This is warmer than most places in Arizona.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Scottsdale with an average of 41.6°. This is warmer than most places in Arizona.

In Wickenburg, there are 141.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter 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 Wickenburg, there are 32.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer 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 Wickenburg, 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 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.

August is the wettest month in Wickenburg with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 34% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.9 inches in Wickenburg means that it 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 rainiest month in Wickenburg with 4.8 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.6 rainy days. There are 33.2 rainy days annually in Wickenburg, which is less rainy than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

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.

An annual snowfall of 0.2 inches in Wickenburg means that it is less snowy than most places in Arizona.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Scottsdale, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Arizona.
February is the snowiest month in Wickenburg with 0.2 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Scottsdale.

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 Wickenburg    2 Reviews

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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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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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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