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Prescott Valley, AZ vs Cottonwood, AZ

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Highlights

On average, there are 275 sunny days per year in Cottonwood. Prescott Valley averages 273 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Cottonwood, Arizona gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. Prescott Valley, Arizona gets 16.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Cottonwood averages 1.1 inches of snow per year. Prescott Valley averages 12.2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Cottonwood, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 100.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27.7
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1.1 inches of snow a year

Prescott Valley, Arizona
Summer High: the July high is around 89.8 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28
Rain: averages 16.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12.2 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Cottonwood

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Cottonwood is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

7.6 / 10
April, October and May are the most pleasant months in Cottonwood, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Prescott Valley

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Prescott Valley is 8.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Arizona.

8 / 10
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Prescott Valley, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Prescott Valley, AZ

10 PM PST

Mostly Clear

51°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightMostly Clear40° / 69°W 6 mph
Tuesday NightMostly Clear38° / 75°W 2 to 8 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Cloudy45° / 77°S 2 to 12 mph
Thursday NightPartly Cloudy47° / 77°NW 3 to 8 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear46° / 74°S 2 to 8 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear42° / 60°S 10 to 17 mph
Sunday NightPartly Cloudy32° / 62°S 5 to 15 mph
Today's Weather - Cottonwood, AZ

10 PM PST

Mostly Clear

58°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightMostly Clear44° / 77°N 6 mph
Tuesday NightMostly Clear40° / 83°NW 2 to 7 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Cloudy48° / 83°W 2 to 10 mph
Thursday NightPartly Cloudy50° / 84°NW 6 mph
Friday NightMostly Clear49° / 82°N 2 to 8 mph
Saturday NightMostly Clear47° / 66°S 9 to 16 mph
Sunday NightPartly Cloudy37° / 70°S 3 to 15 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthPrescott Valley, AZCottonwood, AZ
January51° / 28°61° / 28°
February54° / 30°64° / 31°
March60° / 35°70° / 36°
April67° / 40°78° / 42°
May77° / 49°88° / 50°
June87° / 57°97° / 58°
July90° / 63°100° / 65°
August87° / 62°98° / 64°
September82° / 55°92° / 56°
October71° / 44°81° / 45°
November60° / 34°69° / 34°
December51° / 28°59° / 27°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Prescott Valley / Cottonwood
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 022 / 236 / 51 / 0
February0 / 017 / 166 / 52 / 0
March0 / 012 / 96 / 61 / 0
April0 / 25 / 24 / 30 / 0
May2 / 130 / 03 / 20 / 0
June10 / 260 / 02 / 10 / 0
July16 / 290 / 09 / 70 / 0
August9 / 280 / 010 / 80 / 0
September2 / 200 / 06 / 50 / 0
October0 / 43 / 14 / 30 / 0
November0 / 013 / 134 / 31 / 0
December0 / 022 / 245 / 51 / 0
July is the hottest month for Prescott Valley with an average high temperature of 89.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Prescott Valley, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Prescott Valley are May, September and October.

July is the hottest month for Cottonwood with an average high temperature of 100.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In Cottonwood, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Cottonwood are April, October and March.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Prescott Valley with an average of 27.6°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Cottonwood with an average of 27.1°. This is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Prescott Valley, there are 38.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.

In Cottonwood, there are 123.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

In Prescott Valley, there are 93.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Cottonwood, there are 87.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.

In Prescott Valley, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

In Cottonwood, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

August is the wettest month in Prescott Valley with 2.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 34% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.6 inches in Prescott Valley means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.


August is the wettest month in Cottonwood with 2.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.0 inches in Cottonwood means that it is wetter than most places in Arizona.

August is the rainiest month in Prescott Valley with 9.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 2.0 rainy days. There are 63.1 rainy days annually in Prescott Valley, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

August is the rainiest month in Cottonwood with 7.9 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 1.2 rainy days. There are 52.1 rainy days annually in Cottonwood, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 12.2 inches in Prescott Valley means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona.

An annual snowfall of 1.1 inches in Cottonwood means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
February is the snowiest month in Prescott Valley with 3.5 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in Cottonwood with 0.4 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Prescott Valley    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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