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Fountain Hills (AZ) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Fountain Hills can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very hot during the warmest months, and mild during the cooler months. The area is known for its low rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Fountain Hills can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 40°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 18°C during cooler months like December.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Fountain Hills experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 225 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 36 mm of precipitation, recorded across 5 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 1.5 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Fountain Hills Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Fountain Hills. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 13.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 8.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Scottsdale, the United States of America (22 KM, 14 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Scottsdale, the United States of America (22 KM, 14 Miles).

Forecast for Fountain Hills (AZ)

Sat   Jan 11
17°C | 2°C
SW 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sun   Jan 12
17°C | 5°C
SW 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
17°C | 3°C
NW 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

During the months of February, March 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 Fountain Hills have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of February, April, May, June, October and November are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Fountain Hills?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 40°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Fountain Hills?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Fountain Hills?
    December tops the wettest month list with 36 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Fountain Hills?
    June is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Fountain Hills?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 407 hours of sunshine.

  • 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.