Second Mesa, AZ Climate


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Second Mesa, AZ has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature in summer is around 90°F, while the winter temperatures are usually in the 40s and 50s range. Rainfall is sparse in Second Mesa, averaging about 8 inches per year. During the summer, monsoon storms can bring brief periods of heavy rain and powerful thunderstorms. Snowfall is rare but does occur during some winter months. Because of its low elevation, Second Mesa enjoys warm temperatures year round, making it an ideal destination for those seeking sunshine and outdoor activities.

Second Mesa, Arizona gets 10 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Second Mesa averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 279 sunny days per year in Second Mesa. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Second Mesa 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 10 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.8 Summer - 6.2 Winter
September, August and June are the most pleasant months in Second Mesa, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSecond Mesa, ArizonaUnited States
  9.9 in.38.1 in.
  4.0 in.27.8 in.
  40.3 days106.2 days
  279 days205 days
  89.0°85.8°
  18.1°21.7°
  7.77
  6.14.3
  5702 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 Second Mesa with an average high temperature of 89.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Second Mesa, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Second Mesa are September, May and June.
In Second Mesa, there are 28.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Second Mesa with an average of 17.9°. This is one of the coldest places in Arizona.
In Second Mesa, there are 160.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Arizona.
In Second Mesa, there are 2.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Arizona.
Humidity is low in Second Mesa, 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 Second Mesa with 1.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 33% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.9 inches in Second Mesa means that it is drier than most places in Arizona.
August is the rainiest month in Second Mesa with 6.0 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 1.4 rainy days. There are 40.3 rainy days annually in Second Mesa, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 4.0 inches in Second Mesa means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona. January is the snowiest month in Second Mesa with 1.2 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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