Scottsdale, AZ weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Scottsdale weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Scottsdale.

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What is the weather usually like in Scottsdale?

BWh
Hot desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

38°56°74°92°110°67°44°Jan69°47°Feb76°53°Mar84°59°Apr93°67°May103°77°Jun105°83°Jul104°83°Aug99°76°Sep88°64°Oct76°51°Nov65°43°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan1.2"Feb1.1"Mar0.3"Apr0.2"May0.1"Jun0.9"Jul0.8"Aug0.6"Sep0.6"Oct0.8"Nov1.0"Dec

Best time to visit Scottsdale: February to April and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SCOTTSDALE MUNI AP, AZ US (USW00003192), adjusted for the elevation of Scottsdale.

Scottsdale weather month by month

January
67° 44°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
69° 47°F
1.2 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
76° 53°F
1.1 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
84° 59°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
93° 67°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
June
103° 77°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
105° 83°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
104° 83°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
99° 76°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
88° 64°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
76° 51°F
0.8 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
65° 43°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Scottsdale through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:30 AM5:43 PM10 h 13 min
February7:09 AM6:13 PM11 h 3 min
March6:36 AM6:36 PM12 h 0 min
April5:55 AM6:59 PM13 h 4 min
May5:24 AM7:22 PM13 h 57 min
June5:15 AM7:40 PM14 h 25 min
July5:26 AM7:40 PM14 h 13 min
August5:48 AM7:15 PM13 h 26 min
September6:09 AM6:35 PM12 h 25 min
October6:31 AM5:54 PM11 h 23 min
November6:58 AM5:25 PM10 h 27 min
December7:23 AM5:22 PM9 h 58 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).

What is the weather like in Scottsdale?

Scottsdale has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 105°F (41°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 43°F (6°C).

It gets about 8.7 inches (222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Scottsdale is February to April and November. At 1,247 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.

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Questions about the weather in Scottsdale

What is the hottest month in Scottsdale?

July, with an average high of 105°F (41°C).

What is the coldest month in Scottsdale?

December, with an average low of 43°F (6°C).

How much does it rain in Scottsdale?

About 8.7 inches (222 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Scottsdale?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Scottsdale?

February to April and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Scottsdale have?

Hot desert (Köppen BWh).

What is the weather like in Scottsdale in November?

Highs average 76°F and lows 51°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Scottsdale?

Around 6:58 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:25 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Scottsdale weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Scottsdale.

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