Cottonwood, AZ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Cottonwood weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cottonwood.
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What is the weather usually like in Cottonwood?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 102°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 30°F average low
- 12.0 inprecipitation per year · 305 mm
- 1.0 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cottonwood: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TUZIGOOT, AZ US (USC00028904), adjusted for the elevation of Cottonwood.
Cottonwood weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cottonwood through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| March | 6:36 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 5:54 AM | 7:01 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 5:23 AM | 7:25 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| June | 5:12 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 7:43 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| August | 5:47 AM | 7:17 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September | 6:09 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:32 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 102°F (39°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 12.0 inches (305 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cottonwood is March–April and October–November. At 3,314 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
More about Cottonwood
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- Sedona weather11.7 mi NE
- Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) weather12.9 mi E
- Lake Montezuma weather13.0 mi SE
- Camp Verde weather14.5 mi SE
- Oak Creek Canyon weather19.0 mi NE
- Prescott Valley weather21.7 mi SW
Questions about the weather in Cottonwood
What is the hottest month in Cottonwood?
July, with an average high of 102°F (39°C).
What is the coldest month in Cottonwood?
December, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Cottonwood?
About 12.0 inches (305 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Cottonwood?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cottonwood?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cottonwood have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Cottonwood in November?
Highs average 71°F and lows 37°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Cottonwood?
Around 7:00 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:24 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Cottonwood weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Cottonwood.
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