2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Tempe, AZ vs Payson, AZ

Change Cities
Highlights
- Payson has 140.0% more rainy days than Tempe.
- Payson has 4.7% less Sunny Days than Tempe.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Payson scores 6.8% better than Tempe
 Tempe, AZPayson, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2238
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock65106
 Sunny300  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low42  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock49212443
Reviews for Tempe    22 Reviews

Tempe is a very unique case of a College Town that has quickly become a Small College City or a Small City. It used to be where there was small pockets of walkability  More

   |    Reply

Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Tempe

Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Payson


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.