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Cottonwood (AZ) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Cottonwood experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very hot days to mild weather. It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Cottonwood is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 37°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Cottonwood maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 307 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives moderate rainfall, averaging 64 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 3.1 mm over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Cottonwood Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Cottonwood (AZ)

Fri   Dec 27
17°C | -3°C
W 1 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
19°C | 4°C
NW 1 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
20°C | 5°C
E 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Cottonwood in the United States of America

During the months of March, April and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Cottonwood have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of February, March, April, May, June and November are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Cottonwood?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 37°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cottonwood?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cottonwood?
    August tops the wettest month list with 64 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cottonwood?
    June is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.