Paterson, NJ vs Phoenix, AZ

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

Paterson is cooler than Phoenix (53.1°F vs 72.5°F annual avg) and drier than it (0 in vs 8.9 in per year). Paterson has a Desert (cold) climate; Phoenix a Desert (hot) climate.

Paterson, NJ

Annual avg
53.1°F
Annual precip
0 in
Warmest month
July (86.5°F)
Coldest month
January (21.6°F)
Annual swing
45.4°F
Pleasant months
2 / 12
Desert (cold) BWk USDA Zone 7b

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

Paterson

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Phoenix

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Month-by-month comparison

Month Paterson Phoenix
High Low Precip High Low Precip
January 39.3°F 21.6°F — in 65.4°F 44.1°F 1.17 in
February 41.0°F 22.6°F — in 68.1°F 46.1°F 1.21 in
March 50.5°F 30.7°F — in 75.0°F 50.9°F 1.09 in
April 62.6°F 39.9°F — in 82.5°F 56.6°F 0.35 in
May 72.6°F 50.5°F — in 91.5°F 64.7°F 0.19 in
June 81.7°F 59.9°F — in 101.5°F 72.7°F 0.03 in
July 86.5°F 65.3°F — in 104.0°F 80.8°F 0.81 in
August 83.8°F 63.6°F — in 102.5°F 80.5°F 0.96 in
September 76.2°F 56.3°F — in 97.5°F 74.7°F 0.71 in
October 65.2°F 44.0°F — in 86.3°F 62.7°F 0.67 in
November 54.1°F 35.0°F — in 74.0°F 50.8°F 0.90 in
December 44.2°F 26.6°F — in 63.9°F 42.7°F 0.81 in
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