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Payson (AZ) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Payson experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. It typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Payson is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in July to a chilly 12°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Payson maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 472 mm. The climate in Payson shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in July, with an average of 79 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, June offers drier and sunnier days, with around 7.8 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Payson Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Payson (AZ)

Sun   Dec 22
18°C | -1°C
S 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
18°C | 5°C
SW 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
17°C | 4°C
S 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

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

During the months of April, May and October 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 Payson have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of April, May and June are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Payson?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Payson?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Payson?
    July tops the wettest month list with 79 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Payson?
    June is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.

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