Tempe, AZ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Tempe now
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Tempe weather by the hour
Tempe weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tempe.
This week in Tempe
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tempe
What is the weather usually like in Tempe?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 105°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 37°F average low
- 8.8 inprecipitation per year · 223 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tempe: February to April and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TEMPE ASU, AZ US (USC00028499), adjusted for the elevation of Tempe.
Tempe weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tempe through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:36 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 5:55 AM | 6:59 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:16 AM | 7:40 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 7:39 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 5:49 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:10 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:31 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Tempe?
Tempe 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 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 8.8 inches (223 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Tempe is February to April and November. At 1,496 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 Tempe
What is the hottest month in Tempe?
July, with an average high of 105°F (40°C).
What is the coldest month in Tempe?
December, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Tempe?
About 8.8 inches (223 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Tempe?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Tempe?
February to April and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tempe have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
What is the weather like in Tempe in November?
Highs average 78°F and lows 44°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Tempe?
Around 6:58 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:26 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Tempe weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Tempe.
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