San Simon, AZ Climate


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San Simon, Arizona has a temperate climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures dip to an average of 32 degrees. The area receives low levels of precipitation throughout the year, with summer rainfall averaging around 11 inches and winter precipitation levels averaging just under an inch. During the hottest months, there is very little cloud cover which creates dry conditions and high temperatures. Despite the heat, San Simon still sees cool nights due to its elevation above 4500 feet above sea level. The mild climate combined with its rural character makes San Simon an ideal destination for those looking for a quiet retreat from city life.

San Simon, Arizona gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

San Simon averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 284 sunny days per year in San Simon. The US average is 205 sunny days.

San Simon gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 44 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 97 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for San Simon is 7.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Arizona.

6.8 Summer - 7.5 Winter
October, April and March are the most pleasant months in San Simon, while July and June are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSan Simon, ArizonaUnited States
  11.6 in.38.1 in.
  2.5 in.27.8 in.
  44.0 days106.2 days
  284 days205 days
  96.5°85.8°
  29.4°21.7°
  7.87
  6.44.3
  3629 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.

June is the hottest month for San Simon with an average high temperature of 97.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Arizona. In San Simon, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for San Simon are April, October and March.
In San Simon, there are 111.2 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 San Simon with an average of 29.1°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.
In San Simon, there are 75.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.
In San Simon, 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 in San Simon is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and September.
July is the wettest month in San Simon with 2.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.6 inches in San Simon means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
August is the rainiest month in San Simon with 7.7 days of rain, and May is the driest month with only 1.4 rainy days. There are 44.0 rainy days annually in San Simon, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 39% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 2.5 inches in San Simon means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona. December is the snowiest month in San Simon with 0.9 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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