Franklin, NC vs Phoenix, AZ

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

Franklin is cooler than Phoenix (56.1°F vs 72.5°F annual avg) and wetter than it (55.5 in vs 8.9 in per year). Franklin has a Humid subtropical climate; Phoenix a Desert (hot) climate.

Franklin, NC

Annual avg
56.1°F
Annual precip
55.5 in
Warmest month
July (84.3°F)
Coldest month
January (26.1°F)
Annual swing
36.8°F
Pleasant months
2 / 12
Humid subtropical Cfa USDA Zone 8a

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 Franklin Phoenix
High Low Precip High Low Precip
January 48.3°F 26.1°F 5.34 in 65.4°F 44.1°F 1.17 in
February 52.6°F 28.8°F 4.44 in 68.1°F 46.1°F 1.21 in
March 60.1°F 35.1°F 4.91 in 75.0°F 50.9°F 1.09 in
April 69.0°F 41.8°F 4.97 in 82.5°F 56.6°F 0.35 in
May 75.6°F 50.9°F 4.46 in 91.5°F 64.7°F 0.19 in
June 81.5°F 59.6°F 5.00 in 101.5°F 72.7°F 0.03 in
July 84.3°F 63.7°F 4.09 in 104.0°F 80.8°F 0.81 in
August 83.3°F 62.9°F 4.69 in 102.5°F 80.5°F 0.96 in
September 78.5°F 56.7°F 4.33 in 97.5°F 74.7°F 0.71 in
October 69.8°F 44.4°F 3.76 in 86.3°F 62.7°F 0.67 in
November 59.9°F 33.1°F 4.32 in 74.0°F 50.8°F 0.90 in
December 51.2°F 28.9°F 5.19 in 63.9°F 42.7°F 0.81 in
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