Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Peridot features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk). Temperatures typically range between 8 °C (47 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -8 °C (17 °F) or can rise to as high as 43 °C (109 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 324 mm (12.8 inches) and receives 48 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Peridot enjoys an average of 3612 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 58 minutes to 14 hours 18 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Peridot are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 29 to 30 °C (85 - 86 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 8 to 10 °C (47 - 50 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Peridot experiences 179 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 16 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 23°C (73°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
42°C (109°F) |
43°C (109°F) |
42°C (107°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
| Mean maximum | 21°C (69°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
41°C (105°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
| Average high | 16°C (60°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
| Daily mean | 8°C (47°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
| Average low | 2°C (37°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
20°C (67°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
| Mean minimum | -4°C (25°F) |
-3°C (28°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
8°C (48°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
| Minimum | -8°C (17°F) |
-4°C (24°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Peridot, Arizona, United States with other places around the world.
Peridot usually has the most precipitation in January, February and July, with an average of 7 rainy days and 50 mm (2.0 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Peridot are April, May and June. On average, 4 mm (0.2 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 43 (1.7) | 44 (1.7) | 30 (1.2) | 3 (0.1) | 5 (0.2) | 3 (0.1) | 63 (2.5) | 30 (1.2) | 29 (1.2) | 18 (0.7) | 21 (0.8) | 34 (1.3) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
The sunniest months in Peridot are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 57 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Peridot: January, February and December receive an average of 7 hours 18 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 195 | 233 | 303 | 332 | 372 | 370 | 357 | 339 | 314 | 297 | 260 | 236 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 13m | 10h 59m | 11h 59m | 13h 1m | 13h 53m | 14h 18m | 14h 4m | 13h 18m | 12h 19m | 11h 18m | 10h 24m | 9h 58m |
Peridot 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 Peridot UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Peridot. 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 Peridot'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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