Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

Phoenix experiences comfortable temperatures from March to April and October to November.
The hottest months are July and August, with average highs exceeding 39°C, indicating discomfort.
December to February nights can be cold, with average minimums dropping to 7.5-8.9°C.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

Phoenix has peak sunshine hours in May and June, reaching 12.7 hours per day
Precipitation is generally low throughout the year, with the highest levels in February and July at just over 1mm
April and May see the lowest rainfall, barely registering any precipitation.

Sunny Weather

Period	Phoenix
Jan	6.8 hours/day
Feb	7.7 hours/day
Mar	8.7 hours/day
Apr	11.1 hours/day
May	12.7 hours/day
Jun	12.7 hours/day
Jul	10.9 hours/day
Aug	11.0 hours/day
Sep	10.7 hours/day
Oct	10.0 hours/day
Nov	8.4 hours/day
Dec	6.8 hours/day
Average	9.8 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

Phoenix experiences its earliest sunrise in June at 5:19 AM and latest in January at 7:31 AM, indicating seasonal variations.
The earliest sunset occurs in December at 5:24 PM, while the latest is in June at 7:40 PM, marking a significant shift in daylight hours.
Consequently, the shortest day is in December with 9 hours and 58 minutes, and the longest in June with 14 hours and 20 minutes, a considerable difference in day length throughout the year.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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