Scottsdale, AZ has a mild desert climate with warm, sunny days and mild nights throughout the year. The average summer temperature is around 96° F with low humidity levels. Winters are generally mild and sunny, with temperatures dropping only to around 40° F at night. Rainfall in Scottsdale is minimal during the summer months but increases during the winter months for an annual total of 8-9 inches. The area generally receives more than 300 days of sunshine each year, making it an ideal climate for outdoor activities like golfing and hiking.
Scottsdale, Arizona gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Scottsdale averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 299 sunny days per year in Scottsdale. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Scottsdale gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 38 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 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year