Payson, AZ has a mild climate, with warm summers and cool winters. During the summer months, temperatures are typically in the mid to upper 80s, while winter temperatures drop into the 50s. The area receives an average of 14 inches of rain per year, most of which falls during the monsoon season from July to September. During this time, thunderstorms are common in the afternoon and evening hours. Snowfall is rare in Payson, but it does occasionally occur at higher elevations. Winters are generally dry and sunny with clear skies and cooler temperatures.
Payson, Arizona gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Payson averages 15 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 286 sunny days per year in Payson. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Payson gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 65 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15 inches of snow a year