Florence, AZ Climate


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Florence, AZ has a desert climate with hot summers and mild winters. During the summer months, temperatures usually reach the high 90s during the day and drop into the mid-70s at night. Winters are mild with daytime highs in the upper 60s and nighttime lows in the low 40s. The area receives an average of 11 inches of rain annually and is virtually snow-free throughout the year. As a result, outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round, making it an ideal place for hikers, bikers, and campers alike to explore.

Florence, Arizona gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 294 sunny days per year in Florence. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Florence gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 35 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 41
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

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

  ClimateFlorence, ArizonaUnited States
  11.0 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  34.8 days106.2 days
  294 days205 days
  104.4°85.8°
  41.4°21.7°
  7.47
  6.24.3
  1489 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 Florence with an average high temperature of 104.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In Florence, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Florence are March, November and April.
In Florence, there are 164.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Florence with an average of 40.7°. This is warmer than most places in Arizona.
In Florence, there are 8.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Arizona.
In Florence, 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 Florence 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.
August is the wettest month in Florence with 1.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 36% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.0 inches in Florence means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
August is the rainiest month in Florence with 5.0 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.5 rainy days. There are 34.8 rainy days annually in Florence, which is less rainy than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Florence, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Arizona. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Florence.
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Ian · 
Over 4 years ago

I lived here for two years. The houses are nice, I liked the weather although it is pretty intense in the summer. But I can honestly say it was the worst move we made  More

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Yes, it's hot. Days begin breaking the 100° mark in March. But don't let the number scare you: It's a dry heat, which means that while the intensity is there, it's  More

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Get the flock out of the fast lane, come to Florence, AZ. Centrally located, Top notch amenities for winter visitors. Affordable. Google search Florence, Arizona  More

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