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Santa Ynez, CA vs Prescott Valley, AZ

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Highlights

On average, there are 273 sunny days per year in Prescott Valley. Santa Ynez averages 287 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Prescott Valley, Arizona gets 16.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. Santa Ynez, California gets 20.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Prescott Valley averages 12.2 inches of snow per year. Santa Ynez averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Prescott Valley, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 89.8 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28
Rain: averages 16.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12.2 inches of snow a year

Santa Ynez, California
Summer High: the July high is around 83.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 38.9
Rain: averages 20.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Prescott Valley

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Prescott Valley is 8.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona.

8 / 10
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Prescott Valley, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Santa Ynez

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Santa Ynez is 8.6 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.6 / 10
June, May and October are the most pleasant months in Santa Ynez, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Santa Ynez, CA

9 PM PST

Patchy Fog

52°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightPatchy Fog45° / 72°NW 5 to 10 mph
Wednesday NightPatchy Fog46° / 75°NNW 0 to 15 mph
Thursday NightPatchy Fog48° / 72°NNW 0 to 15 mph
Friday NightMostly Cloudy48° / 68°NW 0 to 15 mph
Saturday NightMostly Cloudy47° / 71°NW 5 to 15 mph
Sunday NightPartly Cloudy47° / 77°NNW 0 to 15 mph
Monday NightPatchy Fog50° / 80°NNW 0 to 15 mph
Today's Weather - Prescott Valley, AZ

9 PM PST

Clear

57°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightClear37° / 70°SW 6 to 12 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Clear39° / 75°W 2 to 12 mph
Thursday NightClear43° / 78°W 2 to 10 mph
Friday NightPartly Cloudy46° / 74°SW 3 to 12 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear42° / 65°S 9 to 16 mph
Sunday NightMostly Clear39° / 67°SW 3 to 13 mph
Monday NightMostly Clear40° / 76°W 3 to 12 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthSanta Ynez, CAPrescott Valley, AZ
January65° / 39°51° / 28°
February66° / 41°54° / 30°
March68° / 43°60° / 35°
April72° / 44°67° / 40°
May75° / 47°77° / 49°
June79° / 50°87° / 57°
July84° / 52°90° / 63°
August84° / 53°87° / 62°
September83° / 51°82° / 55°
October79° / 48°71° / 44°
November71° / 43°60° / 34°
December65° / 38°51° / 28°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Santa Ynez / Prescott Valley
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 04 / 227 / 60 / 1
February0 / 02 / 178 / 60 / 2
March0 / 01 / 127 / 60 / 1
April1 / 00 / 54 / 40 / 0
May3 / 20 / 02 / 30 / 0
June5 / 100 / 01 / 20 / 0
July9 / 160 / 00 / 90 / 0
August10 / 90 / 00 / 100 / 0
September8 / 20 / 01 / 60 / 0
October4 / 00 / 32 / 40 / 0
November1 / 01 / 134 / 40 / 1
December0 / 05 / 226 / 50 / 1
August is the hottest month for Santa Ynez with an average high temperature of 84.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In Santa Ynez, there are 8 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Santa Ynez are October, June and May.

July is the hottest month for Prescott Valley with an average high temperature of 89.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Prescott Valley, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Prescott Valley are May, September and October.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Santa Ynez with an average of 38.3°. This is about average compared to other places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Prescott Valley with an average of 27.6°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Santa Ynez, there are 40.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Prescott Valley, there are 38.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

In Santa Ynez, there are 13.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Prescott Valley, there are 93.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Santa Ynez, 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 Prescott Valley, 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 Santa Ynez with 4.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 60% of yearly precipitation and 0% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.5 inches in Santa Ynez means that it is about average compared to other places in California.


August is the wettest month in Prescott Valley with 2.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 34% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.6 inches in Prescott Valley means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.

February is the rainiest month in Santa Ynez with 7.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.3 rainy days. There are 42.1 rainy days annually in Santa Ynez, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 51% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 3% chance of a rainy day.

August is the rainiest month in Prescott Valley with 9.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 2.0 rainy days. There are 63.1 rainy days annually in Prescott Valley, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn 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 Santa Ynez, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.

An annual snowfall of 12.2 inches in Prescott Valley means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona.
Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Santa Ynez.

February is the snowiest month in Prescott Valley with 3.5 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 Santa Ynez    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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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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Reviews for Prescott Valley    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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