The Scottsdale area experienced over 330 days of sunshine in 2015

The climate is generally warm and dry in The Valley of the Sun. Mild winter temperatures average between 65ºF & 75ºF and October through May are popular times to visit. Typically, Scottsdale receives one tenth the amount of rain that Florida receives between October & May. You can be pretty well guaranteed that rain will not likely disrupt any of your scheduled activities in the greater Phoenix area during these months. Plus, the low humidity levels in Arizona make even higher temperatures more comfortable. The average annual humidity level is 37% in the Greater Phoenix area.

Sunrise/sunset times (average):

  • March - 6:30 a.m./6:45 p.m.
  • April - 6:00 a.m./7:00 p.m.
  • May - 5:30 a.m./7:30 p.m.
  • June - 5:15 a.m./7:45 p.m.
  • July - 5:30 a.m./7:30 p.m.
  • August - 5:45 a.m./7:00 p.m.
  • September - 6:00 a.m./6:30 p.m.
  • October - 6:30 a.m./6:00 p.m.
  • November - 7:00 a.m./5:30 p.m.
  • December - 7:30 a.m./5:15 p.m.
  • January - 7:30 a.m./5:45 p.m.
  • February - 7:15 a.m./6:15 p.m.

Area: 184.5 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 1,250 feet above sea level
Annual Avg. Temperature: 74° F
Annual Avg. Precipitation: 7.05 inches - Mostly in July & August