Clifton, AZ vs Phoenix, AZ

Side-by-side comparison of monthly climate normals (NOAA 1991-2020).

Clifton is cooler than Phoenix (67.3°F vs 72.5°F annual avg) and wetter than it (17 in vs 8.9 in per year). Clifton has a Semi-arid (hot) climate; Phoenix a Desert (hot) climate.

Clifton, AZ

Annual avg
67.3°F
Annual precip
17 in
Warmest month
July (100.4°F)
Coldest month
December (35.0°F)
Annual swing
40.1°F
Semi-arid (hot) BSh USDA Zone 9a

Phoenix, AZ

Annual avg
72.5°F
Annual precip
8.9 in
Warmest month
July (104.0°F)
Coldest month
December (42.7°F)
Annual swing
39.1°F
Pleasant months
2 / 12
Desert (hot) BWh USDA Zone 9b

Best months to visit each city

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Month-by-month comparison

Month Clifton Phoenix
High Low Precip High Low Precip
January 61.2°F 35.1°F 1.25 in 65.4°F 44.1°F 1.17 in
February 65.9°F 39.1°F 1.53 in 68.1°F 46.1°F 1.21 in
March 73.2°F 45.3°F 0.85 in 75.0°F 50.9°F 1.09 in
April 81.2°F 51.0°F 0.47 in 82.5°F 56.6°F 0.35 in
May 90.0°F 58.7°F 0.49 in 91.5°F 64.7°F 0.19 in
June 100.0°F 68.9°F 0.43 in 101.5°F 72.7°F 0.03 in
July 100.4°F 74.4°F 3.12 in 104.0°F 80.8°F 0.81 in
August 97.5°F 71.6°F 3.28 in 102.5°F 80.5°F 0.96 in
September 92.5°F 65.9°F 1.71 in 97.5°F 74.7°F 0.71 in
October 82.6°F 54.9°F 1.45 in 86.3°F 62.7°F 0.67 in
November 69.8°F 41.5°F 1.33 in 74.0°F 50.8°F 0.90 in
December 59.6°F 35.0°F 1.11 in 63.9°F 42.7°F 0.81 in
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