Pinal, AZ Climate


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Pinal, AZ enjoys a warm climate all year round, with temperatures in the 80s and 90s during the summer months and cooler temperatures in the winter. The area receives an average of 9.11 inches of precipitation annually, most of which falls during the monsoon season from July to August. The humidity levels are generally low throughout the year, creating an arid desert atmosphere. In addition to its warm temperatures and low humidity, Pinal is also known for its clear skies – providing plenty of sunshine to enjoy!

Pinal, Arizona gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Pinal averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 283 sunny days per year in Pinal. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Pinal gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 56 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 98 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Pinal is 7.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Arizona.

6.1 Summer - 7.7 Winter
October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Pinal, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimatePinal, ArizonaUnited States
  18.6 in.38.1 in.
  1.0 in.27.8 in.
  55.5 days106.2 days
  283 days205 days
  97.8°85.8°
  35.1°21.7°
  7.77
  6.24.3
  3730 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Pinal with an average high temperature of 97.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Arizona. In Pinal, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Pinal are April, October and May.
In Pinal, there are 115.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Pinal with an average of 34.8°. This is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
In Pinal, there are 35.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
In Pinal, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
Humidity is low in Pinal, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
August is the wettest month in Pinal with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 35% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.6 inches in Pinal means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.
August is the rainiest month in Pinal with 8.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 1.7 rainy days. There are 55.5 rainy days annually in Pinal, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 1.0 inches in Pinal means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona. February is the snowiest month in Pinal with 0.8 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.
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