Phoenix, AZ is a hot and sunny city with an arid climate. Temperatures range between the high 90s during summer months to a cool 50s in winter. Rainfall is sparse with the majority of precipitation occurring from July-August. During winter, temperatures typically remain mild and snowfall is rare. Sunny skies provide ample opportunity for outdoor activities year round.
Phoenix (zip 85040), Arizona gets 8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Phoenix (zip 85040) 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 Phoenix (zip 85040). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Phoenix (zip 85040) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 33 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 44
Rain: averages 8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year