Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Cottonwood features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk). Temperatures typically range between 5 °C (42 °F) and 28 °C (82 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -14 °C (8 °F) or can rise to as high as 42 °C (108 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 418 mm (16.5 inches) and receives 56 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Cottonwood enjoys an average of 3621 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 51 minutes to 14 hours 25 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Cottonwood are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 27 to 28 °C (80 - 82 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 5 to 7 °C (42 - 44 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Cottonwood experiences 149 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 61 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 21°C (71°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
42°C (107°F) |
41°C (107°F) |
42°C (108°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
| Mean maximum | 19°C (66°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
40°C (103°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
| Average high | 13°C (55°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
35°C (94°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
| Daily mean | 5°C (42°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
| Average low | -1°C (31°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
20°C (67°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
| Mean minimum | -7°C (20°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
-3°C (26°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
| Minimum | -9°C (16°F) |
-14°C (8°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Cottonwood, Arizona, United States with other places around the world.
Cottonwood usually has the most precipitation in February, March and July, with an average of 7 rainy days and 60 mm (2.4 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Cottonwood are April, May and June. On average, 10 mm (0.4 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 52 (2.0) | 54 (2.1) | 65 (2.6) | 12 (0.5) | 14 (0.5) | 3 (0.1) | 62 (2.4) | 32 (1.3) | 20 (0.8) | 32 (1.2) | 30 (1.2) | 43 (1.7) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
The sunniest months in Cottonwood are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 6 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Cottonwood: January, February and December receive an average of 7 hours 13 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 183 | 242 | 300 | 331 | 374 | 376 | 363 | 348 | 317 | 296 | 255 | 231 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 6m | 10h 56m | 11h 59m | 13h 4m | 13h 59m | 14h 25m | 14h 11m | 13h 22m | 12h 20m | 11h 15m | 10h 19m | 9h 51m |
Cottonwood experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 12, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate / High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 6. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Cottonwood UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Cottonwood. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Cottonwood's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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