Maxwell, NM vs Phoenix, AZ

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

Maxwell is cooler than Phoenix (48.7°F vs 72.5°F annual avg) and wetter than it (14.1 in vs 8.9 in per year). Maxwell has a Semi-arid (cold) climate; Phoenix a Desert (hot) climate.

Maxwell, NM

Annual avg
48.7°F
Annual precip
14.1 in
Warmest month
July (86.2°F)
Coldest month
December (11.9°F)
Annual swing
40.1°F
Semi-arid (cold) BSk USDA Zone 6b

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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Phoenix

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Month-by-month comparison

Month Maxwell Phoenix
High Low Precip High Low Precip
January 46.8°F 12.5°F 0.34 in 65.4°F 44.1°F 1.17 in
February 50.5°F 14.1°F 0.29 in 68.1°F 46.1°F 1.21 in
March 58.7°F 21.4°F 0.70 in 75.0°F 50.9°F 1.09 in
April 64.9°F 28.9°F 0.81 in 82.5°F 56.6°F 0.35 in
May 73.9°F 38.2°F 1.64 in 91.5°F 64.7°F 0.19 in
June 83.0°F 46.8°F 1.89 in 101.5°F 72.7°F 0.03 in
July 86.2°F 52.3°F 2.58 in 104.0°F 80.8°F 0.81 in
August 84.0°F 51.5°F 2.47 in 102.5°F 80.5°F 0.96 in
September 78.7°F 43.8°F 1.64 in 97.5°F 74.7°F 0.71 in
October 68.1°F 31.2°F 1.01 in 86.3°F 62.7°F 0.67 in
November 55.9°F 20.0°F 0.35 in 74.0°F 50.8°F 0.90 in
December 46.2°F 11.9°F 0.35 in 63.9°F 42.7°F 0.81 in
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