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Grand Junction, CO vs Payson, AZ

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Highlights

On average, there are 286 sunny days per year in Payson. Grand Junction averages 245 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Payson, Arizona gets 21.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. Grand Junction, Colorado gets 9.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Payson averages 14.6 inches of snow per year. Grand Junction averages 15.8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Payson, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 90.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25.6
Rain: averages 21.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14.6 inches of snow a year

Grand Junction, Colorado
Summer High: the July high is around 92.8 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17.8
Rain: averages 9.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15.8 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Payson

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Payson is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona.

7.9 / 10
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Payson, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Grand Junction

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Grand Junction is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Colorado.

7.4 / 10
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Grand Junction, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Grand Junction, CO

10 PM PST

Mostly Clear

60°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightMostly Clear50° / 84°E 5 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear53° / 85°E 5 to 10 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear55° / 87°S 5 to 10 mph
Sunday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy60° / 87°S 10 to 15 mph
Monday NightMostly Clear56° / 82°S 15 to 20 mph
Tuesday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms46° / 69°SW 10 to 20 mph
Wednesday NightPartly Cloudy44° / 74°SW 5 to 15 mph
Today's Weather - Payson, AZ

10 PM PST

Clear

56°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightClear50° / 85°NE 6 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear55° / 84°E 3 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear55° / 85°E 6 mph
Sunday NightPartly Cloudy56° / 82°S 3 to 10 mph
Monday NightMostly Clear51° / 72°S 6 to 15 mph
Tuesday NightMostly Clear42° / 72°NW 2 to 14 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Clear42° / 74°SE 2 to 10 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthGrand Junction, COPayson, AZ
January39° / 18°54° / 26°
February46° / 24°57° / 27°
March57° / 32°62° / 32°
April66° / 39°70° / 37°
May76° / 48°79° / 44°
June87° / 57°88° / 51°
July93° / 63°90° / 59°
August90° / 61°88° / 59°
September80° / 52°84° / 52°
October67° / 40°74° / 42°
November51° / 29°62° / 31°
December40° / 20°53° / 26°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Grand Junction / Payson
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 030 / 255 / 63 / 1
February0 / 024 / 215 / 62 / 1
March0 / 015 / 167 / 62 / 1
April0 / 06 / 97 / 41 / 0
May1 / 10 / 26 / 30 / 0
June12 / 120 / 04 / 20 / 0
July22 / 180 / 05 / 100 / 0
August16 / 120 / 07 / 110 / 0
September3 / 40 / 07 / 60 / 0
October0 / 04 / 36 / 40 / 0
November0 / 021 / 176 / 42 / 0
December0 / 030 / 255 / 53 / 1
July is the hottest month for Grand Junction with an average high temperature of 92.8°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Colorado. In Grand Junction, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Grand Junction are May, September and June.

July is the hottest month for Payson with an average high temperature of 90.4°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Payson, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Payson are May, October and September.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Grand Junction with an average of 17.8°. This is warmer than most places in Colorado.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Payson with an average of 25.5°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Grand Junction, there are 54.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Colorado.

In Payson, there are 46.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

In Grand Junction, there are 130.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Colorado.

In Payson, there are 119.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Grand Junction, there are 2.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Colorado.

In Payson, there are 0.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

September is the wettest month in Grand Junction with 1.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 32% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.9 inches in Grand Junction means that it is one of the driest places in Colorado.


August is the wettest month in Payson with 3.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 32% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 21.6 inches in Payson means that it is one of the wettest places in Arizona.

April is the rainiest month in Grand Junction with 6.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 3.8 rainy days. There are 68.9 rainy days annually in Grand Junction, which is less rainy than most places in Colorado. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

August is the rainiest month in Payson with 11.2 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 1.9 rainy days. There are 64.6 rainy days annually in Payson, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 15.8 inches in Grand Junction means that it is one of the least snowy places in Colorado.

An annual snowfall of 14.6 inches in Payson means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona.
December is the snowiest month in Grand Junction with 4.3 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in Payson 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 Grand Junction    2 Reviews
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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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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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