Alhambra, AZ Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Alhambra, AZ gets 7.2 in of precipitation a year over about 33 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 107°F) and December the coldest (average low 45°F).

Alhambra climate at a glance

Desert climate

Alhambra, AZ has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 67°F in December to 107°F in July. August is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.

How much rain does Alhambra get?

Alhambra gets 7.2 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 33 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 91% of the US.

August is the wettest month, with 0.9 in. June is the driest, with 0.0 in. August has the most rainy days, about 5.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 159 days, to January 28, 2025.

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Alhambra weather by month

Alhambra weather in January

In January, Alhambra averages a high of 68°F and a low of 46°F. It gets 0.9 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The January record high is 88°F (1971) and the record low is 19°F (1971). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Alhambra weather in February

In February, Alhambra averages a high of 71°F and a low of 49°F. It gets 0.9 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The February record high is 92°F (1986) and the record low is 28°F (1985). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Alhambra weather in March

In March, Alhambra averages a high of 78°F and a low of 54°F. It gets 0.8 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 66% of daylight hours. The March record high is 105°F (2026) and the record low is 30°F (1971). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Alhambra weather in April

In April, Alhambra averages a high of 86°F and a low of 60°F. It gets 0.2 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 82% of daylight hours. The April record high is 105°F (1989) and the record low is 39°F (1979).

Alhambra weather in May

In May, Alhambra averages a high of 95°F and a low of 69°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 88% of daylight hours. The May record high is 113°F (1983) and the record low is 45°F (1975).

Alhambra weather in June

In June, Alhambra averages a high of 104°F and a low of 78°F. It gets 0.0 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 81% of daylight hours. The June record high is 122°F (1990) and the record low is 56°F (1971).

Alhambra weather in July

In July, Alhambra averages a high of 107°F and a low of 84°F. It gets 0.9 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The July record high is 121°F (1995) and the record low is 68°F (1984).

Alhambra weather in August

In August, Alhambra averages a high of 105°F and a low of 83°F. It gets 0.9 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The August record high is 118°F (2025) and the record low is 64°F (2008).

Alhambra weather in September

In September, Alhambra averages a high of 100°F and a low of 78°F. It gets 0.6 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 81% of daylight hours. The September record high is 117°F (2024) and the record low is 55°F (1978).

Alhambra weather in October

In October, Alhambra averages a high of 90°F and a low of 65°F. It gets 0.6 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 84% of daylight hours. The October record high is 113°F (2024) and the record low is 34°F (1971).

Alhambra weather in November

In November, Alhambra averages a high of 77°F and a low of 53°F. It gets 0.6 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 75% of daylight hours. The November record high is 99°F (2020) and the record low is 31°F (1979). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Alhambra weather in December

In December, Alhambra averages a high of 67°F and a low of 45°F. It gets 0.7 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 65% of daylight hours. The December record high is 86°F (1980) and the record low is 26°F (1978). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Alhambra

May is the sunniest month in Alhambra, with sunshine about 88% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 60%. Over the year the sun shines about 73% of daylight hours. Alhambra is sunnier than 99% of the US.

Humidity peaks in January at 46% and is lowest in May at 15%.

Wind averages 6 mph over the year, and July is the windiest month at 7 mph.

Alhambra has about 173 days a year above 90°F. Alhambra is hotter than 99% of the US.

Thunderstorms occur on about 23 days a year.

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Alhambra weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Alhambra station is 122°F, on June 26, 1990. The coldest is 19°F, on January 7, 1971.

The wettest day on record brought 3.3 in of rain, on September 8, 2014.

33 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.9°F per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Alhambra

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 47°F.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 61°F.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 105°F and lows near 82°F.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 89°F and lows near 65°F.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysWindHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January0.87 in45 mph46%62%88°19°
February0.87 in46 mph34%70%92°28°
March0.83 in36 mph32%66%105°30°
April0.22 in27 mph18%82%105°39°
May0.13 in17 mph15%88%113°45°
June0.02 in17 mph15%81%122°56°
July0.91 in47 mph25%60%121°68°
August0.93 in57 mph31%62%118°64°
September0.57 in36 mph26%81%117°55°
October0.56 in26 mph24%84%113°34°
November0.57 in25 mph27%75%99°31°
December0.74 in45 mph39%65%86°26°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Alhambra climate questions

How much rain does Alhambra get?

Alhambra gets 7.2 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 33 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Alhambra?

August is the wettest month in Alhambra, with 0.9 in. June is the driest, with 0.0 in.

How many rainy days does Alhambra have a year?

Alhambra has about 33 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 5.

What is the hottest month in Alhambra?

July is the warmest month in Alhambra, with an average high of 107°F.

What is the coldest month in Alhambra?

December is the coldest month in Alhambra, with an average low of 45°F.

What is the record high temperature in Alhambra?

The record high at the Alhambra station is 122°F, set on June 26, 1990. The record low is 19°F, on January 7, 1971.

What is the sunniest month in Alhambra?

May is the sunniest month in Alhambra, with sunshine about 88% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Alhambra?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station PHOENIX AP (14 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station PHOENIX AP.