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Joshua Tree, CA vs Phoenix, AZ

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Highlights

On average, there are 299 sunny days per year in Phoenix. Joshua Tree averages 282 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Phoenix, Arizona gets 9.2 inches of rain, on average, per year. Joshua Tree, California gets 7.8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Phoenix averages 0 inches of snow per year. Joshua Tree averages 0.5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Phoenix, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 104.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43.2
Rain: averages 9.2 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Joshua Tree, California
Summer High: the July high is around 100.2 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 38.6
Rain: averages 7.8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0.5 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Phoenix

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

Joshua Tree

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Joshua Tree is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

7.9 / 10
October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Joshua Tree, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Joshua Tree, CA

12 AM PST

Clear

62°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightClear55° / 80°SW 6 mph
Thursday NightMostly Clear59° / 82°SW 3 to 8 mph
Friday NightPartly Cloudy58° / 77°WSW 7 to 14 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear51° / 72°WSW 14 to 26 mph
Sunday NightMostly Clear54° / 79°WNW 15 to 21 mph
Monday NightClear60° / 86°WNW 6 to 10 mph
Tuesday NightClear65° / 91°WNW 7 mph
Today's Weather - Phoenix, AZ

12 AM PST

Mostly Clear

70°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightMostly Clear62° / 89° 0 mph
Thursday NightClear64° / 92°WSW 0 to 5 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear66° / 92°SW 0 to 5 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear61° / 81°SW 5 to 15 mph
Sunday NightMostly Clear60° / 83°SW 0 to 10 mph
Monday NightMostly Clear64° / 92°NW 0 to 10 mph
Tuesday NightClear68° / 98°NNW 0 to 5 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthJoshua Tree, CAPhoenix, AZ
January61° / 39°67° / 43°
February64° / 40°70° / 46°
March70° / 44°76° / 50°
April77° / 47°84° / 57°
May86° / 55°94° / 65°
June95° / 61°102° / 73°
July100° / 69°105° / 80°
August99° / 69°103° / 80°
September93° / 64°98° / 73°
October82° / 53°88° / 61°
November69° / 44°75° / 49°
December61° / 37°65° / 42°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Joshua Tree / Phoenix
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 02 / 15 / 40 / 0
February0 / 02 / 05 / 40 / 0
March0 / 10 / 04 / 40 / 0
April2 / 80 / 02 / 20 / 0
May12 / 220 / 02 / 10 / 0
June23 / 290 / 01 / 00 / 0
July30 / 310 / 01 / 40 / 0
August29 / 310 / 02 / 40 / 0
September22 / 280 / 02 / 30 / 0
October5 / 130 / 02 / 20 / 0
November0 / 12 / 02 / 20 / 0
December0 / 07 / 23 / 40 / 0
July is the hottest month for Joshua Tree with an average high temperature of 100.2°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in California. In Joshua Tree, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Joshua Tree are April, October and March.

July is the hottest month for Phoenix with an average high temperature of 104.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In Phoenix, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Phoenix are March, November and April.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Joshua Tree with an average of 37.0°. This is about average compared to other places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Phoenix with an average of 42.2°. This is one of the warmest places in Arizona.

In Joshua Tree, there are 122.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in California.

In Phoenix, there are 163.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.

In Joshua Tree, there are 14.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Phoenix, there are 3.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Arizona.

In Joshua Tree, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

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

February is the wettest month in Joshua Tree with 1.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 45% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 7.8 inches in Joshua Tree means that it is one of the driest places in California.


August is the wettest month in Phoenix with 1.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 35% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.2 inches in Phoenix means that it is drier than most places in Arizona.

February is the rainiest month in Joshua Tree with 4.5 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.6 rainy days. There are 29.4 rainy days annually in Joshua Tree, which is one of the least rainy places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 42% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.

August is the rainiest month in Phoenix with 4.0 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 33.1 rainy days annually in Phoenix, 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 20% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.5 inches in Joshua Tree means that it is snowier than most places in California.

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

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Phoenix.

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 Joshua Tree    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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