Payson, AZ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Payson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Payson.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Payson
What is the weather usually like in Payson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 26°F average low
- 19.8 inprecipitation per year · 504 mm
- 18.5 insnowfall per year · 47 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Payson: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PAYSON, AZ US (USW00093139), adjusted for the elevation of Payson.
Payson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Payson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 6:33 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 5:52 AM | 6:58 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:21 AM | 7:21 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 7:40 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 5:23 AM | 7:39 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 5:45 AM | 7:13 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:07 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:29 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Payson?
Payson has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 19.8 inches (504 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 19 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Payson is May–June and September–October. At 4,888 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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 Payson
Weather in towns near Payson
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- Round Valley weather4.0 mi S
- East Verde Estates weather4.6 mi NW
- Oxbow Estates weather4.6 mi S
- Flowing Springs weather4.6 mi N
- Freedom Acres weather5.3 mi N
- Star Valley weather5.7 mi E
- Beaver Valley weather6.9 mi N
- Geronimo Estates weather9.0 mi N
- Whispering Pines weather9.2 mi N
Questions about the weather in Payson
What is the hottest month in Payson?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Payson?
December, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Payson?
About 19.8 inches (504 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Payson?
Yes, about 19 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Payson?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Payson have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
What is the weather like in Payson in November?
Highs average 64°F and lows 31°F, with about 1.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Payson?
Around 6:57 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:22 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Payson weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Payson.
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