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Montecito, CA vs Rio Verde, AZ

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Highlights

On average, there are 296 sunny days per year in Rio Verde. Montecito averages 285 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Rio Verde, Arizona gets 13.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. Montecito, California gets 18.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Rio Verde averages 0 inches of snow per year. Montecito averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Rio Verde, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 104.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 42.3
Rain: averages 13.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Montecito, California
Summer High: the July high is around 73.2 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43.2
Rain: averages 18.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index

Rio Verde

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Rio Verde is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Arizona.

7.4 / 10

April, November and March are the most pleasant months in Rio Verde, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Montecito

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Montecito is 8.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.9 / 10

August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Montecito, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Montecito, CA	Rio Verde, AZ
January	63° / 43°	66° / 42°
February	64° / 45°	69° / 45°
March	65° / 47°	74° / 49°
April	67° / 49°	83° / 54°
May	69° / 52°	93° / 63°
June	70° / 55°	102° / 71°
July	73° / 58°	104° / 77°
August	74° / 58°	103° / 77°
September	74° / 57°	98° / 71°
October	72° / 53°	87° / 62°
November	68° / 47°	74° / 50°
December	63° / 43°	65° / 43°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Montecito / Rio Verde

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	1 / 1	6 / 5	0 / 0
February	0 / 0	0 / 1	7 / 4	0 / 0
March	0 / 1	0 / 0	6 / 5	0 / 0
April	0 / 7	0 / 0	3 / 2	0 / 0
May	0 / 21	0 / 0	1 / 1	0 / 0
June	0 / 29	0 / 0	1 / 1	0 / 0
July	0 / 31	0 / 0	0 / 4	0 / 0
August	0 / 30	0 / 0	0 / 6	0 / 0
September	0 / 27	0 / 0	1 / 3	0 / 0
October	0 / 11	0 / 0	3 / 3	0 / 0
November	0 / 1	0 / 0	4 / 3	0 / 0
December	0 / 0	1 / 1	6 / 4	0 / 0

August is the hottest month for Montecito with an average high temperature of 73.8°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in California. In Montecito, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Montecito are August, September and July.

July is the hottest month for Rio Verde with an average high temperature of 104.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In Rio Verde, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Rio Verde are November, March and April.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Montecito with an average of 43.2°. This is warmer than most places in California.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rio Verde with an average of 42.3°. This is one of the warmest places in Arizona.

In Montecito, there are 1.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in California.

In Rio Verde, there are 157.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.

In Montecito, there are 1.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

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

In Montecito, 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 Rio Verde, 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 Montecito with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 60% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.1 inches in Montecito means that it is about average compared to other places in California.

March is the wettest month in Rio Verde with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 37% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.5 inches in Rio Verde means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.

February is the rainiest month in Montecito with 7.0 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 37.7 rainy days annually in Montecito, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 50% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 4% chance of a rainy day.

August is the rainiest month in Rio Verde with 5.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.5 rainy days. There are 40.0 rainy days annually in Rio Verde, which is less rainy than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Montecito, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Rio Verde, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Arizona.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Montecito.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Rio Verde.

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.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Montecito, CA vs Rio Verde, AZ

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Montecito / Rio Verde

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Montecito with an average of 43.2°. This is warmer than most places in California.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rio Verde with an average of 42.3°. This is one of the warmest places in Arizona.

In Montecito, there are 1.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in California.

In Rio Verde, there are 157.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.

In Montecito, there are 1.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

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

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Montecito, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Rio Verde, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Arizona.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Montecito.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Rio Verde.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:Montecito, CA vs Rio Verde, AZ

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Montecito / Rio Verde

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Montecito with an average of 43.2°. This is warmer than most places in California.January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rio Verde with an average of 42.3°. This is one of the warmest places in Arizona.

In Montecito, there are 1.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in California.In Rio Verde, there are 157.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.

In Montecito, there are 1.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.In Rio Verde, there are 3.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Arizona.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Montecito, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Rio Verde, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Arizona.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Montecito.Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Rio Verde.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Montecito with an average of 43.2°. This is warmer than most places in California.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rio Verde with an average of 42.3°. This is one of the warmest places in Arizona.

In Montecito, there are 1.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in California.

In Rio Verde, there are 157.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.

In Montecito, there are 1.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

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

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Montecito, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Rio Verde, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Arizona.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Montecito.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Rio Verde.