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Glendale (AZ) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Glendale is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very hot during the warmest months to pleasant in the cooler months. It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Glendale, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 41°C in July to a pleasant 18°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 6°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Glendale sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 173 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Glendale shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect low rainfall in August, with an average of 30 mm of precipitation over 7 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.3 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Glendale Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Glendale serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 13.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 8.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Phoenix, the United States of America (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Phoenix, the United States of America (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Forecast for Glendale (AZ)

Fri   Dec 27
20°C | 5°C
W 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
22°C | 5°C
W 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
24°C | 5°C
SW 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Glendale 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Glendale?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 41°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Glendale?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Glendale?
    August tops the wettest month list with 30 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Glendale?
    June is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Glendale?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 407 hours of sunshine.

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