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Cookeville, TN vs Payson, AZ

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On average, there are 286 sunny days per year in Payson. Cookeville averages 208 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Payson, Arizona gets 21.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. Cookeville, Tennessee gets 53.8 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. Cookeville averages 5.4 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

Cookeville, Tennessee
Summer High: the July high is around 87.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26.1
Rain: averages 53.8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 5.4 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.

Cookeville

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Cookeville is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Tennessee.

7.4 / 10

September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Cookeville, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Cookeville, TN	Payson, AZ
January	47° / 26°	54° / 26°
February	52° / 29°	57° / 27°
March	61° / 35°	62° / 32°
April	70° / 43°	70° / 37°
May	77° / 53°	79° / 44°
June	85° / 61°	88° / 51°
July	88° / 65°	90° / 59°
August	87° / 64°	88° / 59°
September	81° / 56°	84° / 52°
October	72° / 44°	74° / 42°
November	61° / 36°	62° / 31°
December	50° / 29°	53° / 26°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Cookeville / Payson

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	22 / 25	11 / 6	1 / 1
February	0 / 0	18 / 21	10 / 6	1 / 1
March	0 / 0	13 / 16	11 / 6	0 / 1
April	0 / 0	4 / 9	10 / 4	0 / 0
May	0 / 1	0 / 2	12 / 3	0 / 0
June	5 / 12	0 / 0	11 / 2	0 / 0
July	10 / 18	0 / 0	11 / 10	0 / 0
August	9 / 12	0 / 0	8 / 11	0 / 0
September	3 / 4	0 / 0	8 / 6	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	4 / 3	8 / 4	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	12 / 17	10 / 4	0 / 0
December	0 / 0	20 / 25	11 / 5	1 / 1

July is the hottest month for Cookeville with an average high temperature of 87.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Tennessee. In Cookeville, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Cookeville are May, September and October.

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 Cookeville with an average of 26.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Tennessee.

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

In Cookeville, there are 27.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Tennessee.

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

In Cookeville, there are 91.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Tennessee.

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 Cookeville, there are 0.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Tennessee.

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

December is the wettest month in Cookeville with 5.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 28% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 53.8 inches in Cookeville means that it is about average compared to other places in Tennessee.

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.

May is the rainiest month in Cookeville with 11.7 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 7.6 rainy days. There are 118.6 rainy days annually in Cookeville, which is about average compared to other places in Tennessee. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 21% 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 5.4 inches in Cookeville means that it is snowier than most places in Tennessee.

An annual snowfall of 14.6 inches in Payson means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona.

February is the snowiest month in Cookeville with 2.3 inches of snow, and 4 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.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Cookeville, TN vs Payson, AZ

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Cookeville / Payson

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cookeville with an average of 26.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Tennessee.

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

In Cookeville, there are 27.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Tennessee.

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

In Cookeville, there are 91.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Tennessee.

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 Cookeville, there are 0.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Tennessee.

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

An annual snowfall of 5.4 inches in Cookeville means that it is snowier than most places in Tennessee.

An annual snowfall of 14.6 inches in Payson means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona.

February is the snowiest month in Cookeville with 2.3 inches of snow, and 4 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.

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:Cookeville, TN vs Payson, AZ

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Cookeville / Payson

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cookeville with an average of 26.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Tennessee.December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Payson with an average of 25.5°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Cookeville, there are 27.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Tennessee.In Payson, there are 46.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

In Cookeville, there are 91.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Tennessee.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 Cookeville, there are 0.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Tennessee.In Payson, there are 0.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

An annual snowfall of 5.4 inches in Cookeville means that it is snowier than most places in Tennessee.An annual snowfall of 14.6 inches in Payson means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona.

February is the snowiest month in Cookeville with 2.3 inches of snow, and 4 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.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cookeville with an average of 26.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Tennessee.

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

In Cookeville, there are 27.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Tennessee.

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

In Cookeville, there are 91.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Tennessee.

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 Cookeville, there are 0.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Tennessee.

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

An annual snowfall of 5.4 inches in Cookeville means that it is snowier than most places in Tennessee.

An annual snowfall of 14.6 inches in Payson means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona.

February is the snowiest month in Cookeville with 2.3 inches of snow, and 4 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.