Ruth, NC vs Phoenix, AZ

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

Ruth is cooler than Phoenix (58.7°F vs 72.5°F annual avg) and wetter than it (52.1 in vs 8.9 in per year). Ruth has a Humid subtropical climate; Phoenix a Desert (hot) climate.

Ruth, NC

Annual avg
58.7°F
Annual precip
52.1 in
Warmest month
July (88.9°F)
Coldest month
January (27.3°F)
Annual swing
38.3°F
Pleasant months
1 / 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 Ruth Phoenix
High Low Precip High Low Precip
January 51.5°F 27.3°F 4.27 in 65.4°F 44.1°F 1.17 in
February 55.4°F 29.9°F 3.86 in 68.1°F 46.1°F 1.21 in
March 63.3°F 35.3°F 4.35 in 75.0°F 50.9°F 1.09 in
April 72.3°F 43.5°F 4.42 in 82.5°F 56.6°F 0.35 in
May 78.9°F 53.0°F 3.93 in 91.5°F 64.7°F 0.19 in
June 85.9°F 62.5°F 5.01 in 101.5°F 72.7°F 0.03 in
July 88.9°F 66.6°F 4.91 in 104.0°F 80.8°F 0.81 in
August 87.4°F 65.8°F 4.48 in 102.5°F 80.5°F 0.96 in
September 81.9°F 59.5°F 4.54 in 97.5°F 74.7°F 0.71 in
October 72.5°F 45.7°F 3.57 in 86.3°F 62.7°F 0.67 in
November 62.8°F 34.3°F 3.90 in 74.0°F 50.8°F 0.90 in
December 54.5°F 30.3°F 4.82 in 63.9°F 42.7°F 0.81 in
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