Zip 86303 (Prescott, AZ) Climate

Prescott, AZ (86303) has a pleasant and moderate climate throughout the year. The summers are hot and dry, with average highs reaching into the mid-90s in July and August, while winters are generally mild with only occasional snowfall. Spring and fall temperatures usually range from the mid-50s to mid-70s, making it an ideal location for outdoor recreation year-round. On average, Prescott receives over 300 days of sunshine each year providing plenty of opportunities to enjoy all that this beautiful city has to offer!

Prescott (zip 86303), Arizona gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Prescott (zip 86303) averages 13 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 271 sunny days per year in Prescott (zip 86303). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Prescott (zip 86303) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 63 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 25
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 86303 zip code is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona.

8.7 Summer - 6.7 Winter

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in the 86303 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Prescott, Arizona	United States
	15.9 in.	38.1 in.
	12.7 in.	27.8 in.
	63.4 days	106.2 days
	271 days	205 days
	88.9°	85.8°
	25.2°	21.7°
	7.9	7
	6.4	4.3
	5500 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 the 86303 zip code with an average high temperature of 88.9°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In the 86303 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 86303 zip code are May, September and October.

In the 86303 zip code, there are 32.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 86303 zip code with an average of 24.8°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.

In the 86303 zip code, there are 120.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

In the 86303 zip code, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

Humidity is low in the 86303 zip code, 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 the 86303 zip code with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 34% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.9 inches in the 86303 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.

August is the rainiest month in the 86303 zip code with 9.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 2.0 rainy days. There are 63.4 rainy days annually in the 86303 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 12.7 inches in the 86303 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona. February is the snowiest month in the 86303 zip code with 3.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Marsha · Ashland, OR

What is the true population of Prescott?

Over 4 years ago

Is the population of Prescott 17,430or 43,214? There seems to be a difference of opinion. Which is a nicer place to live in the summer- choosing between Prescott, More

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Doug · Atascadero, CA

Planning on Moving to Prescott

Over 6 years ago

Yep, after looking at the housing- it is expensive compared to the midwest, where I originate from- but the views are lovely. My wife and I have only visited twice- More

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