Surprise, AZ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Surprise now
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Surprise weather by the hour
Surprise weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Surprise.
This week in Surprise
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Surprise
What is the weather usually like in Surprise?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 105°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 40°F average low
- 8.3 inprecipitation per year · 212 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Surprise: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station YOUNGTOWN, AZ US (USC00029634), adjusted for the elevation of Surprise.
Surprise weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Surprise through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:38 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 5:57 AM | 7:02 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:27 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:17 AM | 7:43 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 5:29 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 5:50 AM | 7:17 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:12 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:33 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 7:25 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Surprise?
Surprise has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 105°F (40°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 40°F (5°C).
It gets about 8.3 inches (212 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Surprise is March–April and October–November. At 1,175 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 Surprise
What is the hottest month in Surprise?
July, with an average high of 105°F (40°C).
What is the coldest month in Surprise?
December, with an average low of 40°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Surprise?
About 8.3 inches (212 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Surprise?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Surprise?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Surprise have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
What is the weather like in Surprise in November?
Highs average 74°F and lows 47°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Surprise?
Around 7:00 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:28 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Surprise weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Surprise.
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