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Peoria, AZ Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Peoria, AZ?
Peoria, AZ gets 8.3 in of precipitation a year over about 30 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 107°F) and January the coldest (average low 42°F).
Desert climate
Peoria, AZ has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 66°F in December to 107°F in July. February is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March, and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 43° | 68° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 57° | 87° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 78° | 106° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 61° | 89° |
How much rain does Peoria get?
Peoria gets 8.3 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 30 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 92% of the US.
February is the wettest month, with 1.3 in. June is the driest, with 0.0 in. February has the most rainy days, about 4.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 163 days, to July 31, 2026.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Peoria got 11.3 in of rain, against a normal of 8.3 in for those months. September 2025 had the most, with 4.0 in.
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Peoria weather by month
Peoria weather in January
In January, Peoria averages a high of 68°F and a low of 42°F. It gets 1.0 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 87°F (1971) and the record low is 20°F (1970). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Peoria weather in February
In February, Peoria averages a high of 71°F and a low of 45°F. It gets 1.3 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 90°F (2026) and the record low is 24°F (1990).
Peoria weather in March
In March, Peoria averages a high of 79°F and a low of 50°F. It gets 1.0 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 105°F (2026) and the record low is 24°F (1971). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Peoria weather in April
In April, Peoria averages a high of 86°F and a low of 56°F. It gets 0.3 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 104°F (2012) and the record low is 32°F (1977).
Peoria weather in May
In May, Peoria averages a high of 95°F and a low of 65°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 88% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 113°F (2000) and the record low is 41°F (1975).
Peoria weather in June
In June, Peoria averages a high of 104°F and a low of 73°F. It gets 0.0 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 122°F (1990) and the record low is 52°F (1971).
Peoria weather in July
In July, Peoria averages a high of 107°F and a low of 81°F. It gets 0.8 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 122°F (1995) and the record low is 62°F (1978).
Peoria weather in August
In August, Peoria averages a high of 106°F and a low of 80°F. It gets 1.0 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 118°F (2025) and the record low is 58°F (1970).
Peoria weather in September
In September, Peoria averages a high of 101°F and a low of 74°F. It gets 0.7 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 114°F (2020) and the record low is 51°F (1970).
Peoria weather in October
In October, Peoria averages a high of 89°F and a low of 61°F. It gets 0.6 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 84% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 110°F (2024) and the record low is 35°F (1970).
Peoria weather in November
In November, Peoria averages a high of 76°F and a low of 49°F. It gets 0.6 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 75% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 95°F (2020) and the record low is 28°F (1976). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Peoria weather in December
In December, Peoria averages a high of 66°F and a low of 42°F. It gets 0.9 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 84°F (1980) and the record low is 21°F (1978). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Peoria
May is the sunniest month in Peoria, with estimated sunshine of 88% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 60%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 73% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Peoria is sunnier than 99% of the US.
Humidity peaks in January at 46% and is lowest in May at 15%.
Peoria has about 167 days a year above 90°F. Peoria is hotter than 99% of the US.
Thunderstorms occur on about 21 days a year.
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First and last freeze in Peoria
The first fall freeze in Peoria typically comes around December 12, and the last spring freeze around January 31. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 315 days.
Peoria weather records
These records cover YOUNGTOWN during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Peoria station is 122°F, on June 26, 1990. The coldest is 20°F, on January 3, 1970.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 2.7 in of precipitation, on August 24, 1982.
36 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.7°F per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Peoria
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, 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 43°F.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 87°F and lows near 57°F.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 106°F and lows near 78°F.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 89°F and lows near 61°F.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 68° | 0.98 in | 3 | 46% | 62% | 87° | 20° |
| February | 45° | 71° | 1.3 in | 4 | 34% | 70% | 90° | 24° |
| March | 50° | 79° | 1.0 in | 3 | 32% | 66% | 105° | 24° |
| April | 56° | 86° | 0.29 in | 2 | 18% | 82% | 104° | 32° |
| May | 65° | 95° | 0.11 in | 1 | 15% | 88% | 113° | 41° |
| June | 73° | 104° | 0.03 in | 0 | 15% | 81% | 122° | 52° |
| July | 81° | 107° | 0.84 in | 3 | 25% | 60% | 122° | 62° |
| August | 80° | 106° | 0.97 in | 4 | 31% | 62% | 118° | 58° |
| September | 74° | 101° | 0.74 in | 2 | 26% | 81% | 114° | 51° |
| October | 61° | 89° | 0.59 in | 2 | 24% | 84% | 110° | 35° |
| November | 49° | 76° | 0.61 in | 2 | 27% | 75% | 95° | 28° |
| December | 42° | 66° | 0.90 in | 4 | 39% | 65% | 84° | 21° |
Station: YOUNGTOWN, 6 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Peoria climate questions
How much rain does Peoria get?
Peoria gets 8.3 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 30 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Peoria?
February is the wettest month in Peoria, with 1.3 in. June is the driest, with 0.0 in.
How many rainy days does Peoria have a year?
Peoria has about 30 days with measurable rain in an average year. February has the most, about 4.
What is the hottest month in Peoria?
July is the warmest month in Peoria, with an average high of 107°F.
What is the coldest month in Peoria?
January is the coldest month in Peoria, with an average low of 42°F.
What is the record high temperature in Peoria?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Peoria station is 122°F, set on June 26, 1990. The record low is 20°F, on January 3, 1970.
What is the sunniest month in Peoria?
May is the sunniest month in Peoria, with estimated sunshine of 88% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Peoria?
The first fall freeze in Peoria typically comes around December 12. The last spring freeze is around January 31.
What is the best time to visit Peoria?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March, and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 72°F.