Rio Verde, AZ Climate


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Rio Verde, AZ is a great destination for those looking to escape the heat. The high desert climate of this little slice of Arizona provides moderate temperatures throughout the year, with average highs in the upper 80s during summer months and lows in the mid-50s in winter. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Rio Verde is known for its mild weather and seasonal beauty that draws nature lovers from all over. Rainfall is limited and sporadic, making this area great for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking in a dry environment. Whether you're looking for a place to get away from it all or an active vacation spot with plenty of things to do outdoors, Rio Verde has something for everyone!

Rio Verde, Arizona gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Rio Verde averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 296 sunny days per year in Rio Verde. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Rio Verde gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 40 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 104 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 42
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Rio Verde is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Arizona.

4.4 Summer - 8.6 Winter
April, November and March are the most pleasant months in Rio Verde, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateRio Verde, ArizonaUnited States
  13.5 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  40.0 days106.2 days
  296 days205 days
  104.4°85.8°
  42.3°21.7°
  7.47
  6.44.3
  1617 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 Rio Verde with an average high temperature of 104.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In Rio Verde, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Rio Verde are November, March and April.
In Rio Verde, there are 157.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rio Verde with an average of 42.3°. This is one of the warmest places in Arizona.
In Rio Verde, there are 3.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Arizona.
In Rio Verde, 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 Rio Verde, 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.
March is the wettest month in Rio Verde with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 37% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.5 inches in Rio Verde means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.
August is the rainiest month in Rio Verde with 5.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.5 rainy days. There are 40.0 rainy days annually in Rio Verde, which is less rainy than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Rio Verde, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Arizona. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Rio Verde.
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