Zip 86313 (Prescott, AZ) Climate

Prescott, Arizona has a mild climate with four distinct seasons. Average temperatures in summer range from 90-90°F and winter temperatures typically drop to the mid-30s. In the spring and fall, temperatures can reach up to the 80s during the day and cool down into the 40s in the evenings. Rainfall is spread out evenly throughout the year with an average annual precipitation of 17 inches. Prescott experiences some snowfall during winter months but it tends to be light compared to other areas of Arizona. The city enjoys approximately 300 days of sunshine each year making it a great place for outdoor activities all season long.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 86313 zip code is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona.

8.8 Summer - 6.7 Winter

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in the 86313 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Prescott, Arizona	United States
	16.0 in.	38.1 in.
	12.9 in.	27.8 in.
	63.4 days	106.2 days
	271 days	205 days
	88.8°	85.8°
	25.4°	21.7°
	7.9	7
	6.4	4.3
	5748 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

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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 86313 zip code with an average high temperature of 88.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In the 86313 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 86313 zip code are May, September and October.

In the 86313 zip code, there are 31.7 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 86313 zip code with an average of 24.9°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.

In the 86313 zip code, there are 120.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

In the 86313 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 86313 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 86313 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 16.0 inches in the 86313 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.

August is the rainiest month in the 86313 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 86313 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 12.9 inches in the 86313 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona. February is the snowiest month in the 86313 zip code with 4.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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8.8 Summer - 6.7 Winter

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