Hot-summer Mediterranean climate
Climate Payson - Arizona
Annual high72ºF
Annual low40ºF
Precipitation21.33 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54 | 25 | 2.30 | 5 |
| Feb | 56 | 28 | 2.34 | 6 |
| Mar | 62 | 31 | 2.31 | 3 |
| Apr | 70 | 36 | 1.02 | 2 |
| May | 79 | 43 | 0.57 | 0 |
| Jun | 88 | 51 | 0.31 | 0 |
| Jul | 91 | 59 | 2.43 | 0 |
| Aug | 89 | 59 | 3.00 | 0 |
| Sep | 84 | 52 | 1.89 | 0 |
| Oct | 74 | 41 | 1.45 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 31 | 1.67 | 2 |
| Dec | 53 | 25 | 2.04 | 3 |
- JanHigh 54ºFLow 25ºFPrecip 2.30 inch
- FebHigh 56ºFLow 28ºFPrecip 2.34 inch
- MarHigh 62ºFLow 31ºFPrecip 2.31 inch
- AprHigh 70ºFLow 36ºFPrecip 1.02 inch
- MayHigh 79ºFLow 43ºFPrecip 0.57 inch
- JunHigh 88ºFLow 51ºFPrecip 0.31 inch
- JulHigh 91ºFLow 59ºFPrecip 2.43 inch
- AugHigh 89ºFLow 59ºFPrecip 3.00 inch
- SepHigh 84ºFLow 52ºFPrecip 1.89 inch
- OctHigh 74ºFLow 41ºFPrecip 1.45 inch
- NovHigh 62ºFLow 31ºFPrecip 1.67 inch
- DecHigh 53ºFLow 25ºFPrecip 2.04 inch
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Payson, Arizona?
Payson experiences a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, characterized by very strong seasonal temperature contrasts. Summers are hot, while winters are cold and bring regular snowfall. The area receives moderate precipitation annually, with a distinct pattern of wetter winters and drier springs. Frequent rain or drizzle is common during the cooler season, though summers are drier.
Payson weather averages
Annual high72ºF
Annual low40ºF
Precipitation21.33 inch
Snowfall21 inch
Daily normals Payson - Arizona - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ | Snow/ | Snow/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 54.6 | 25.5 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Jan 2 | 54.7 | 25.6 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Jan 3 | 54.8 | 25.6 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Jan 4 | 54.9 | 25.7 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| Jan 5 | 55.0 | 25.7 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Jan 6 | 55.1 | 25.7 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Jan 7 | 55.3 | 25.8 | 0.57 | 0.57 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Jan 8 | 55.4 | 25.8 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Jan 9 | 55.5 | 25.9 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Jan 10 | 55.6 | 25.9 | 0.81 | 0.81 | 1.70 | 1.70 |
| Jan 11 | 55.7 | 25.9 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Jan 12 | 55.9 | 25.9 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Jan 13 | 56.0 | 26.0 | 1.04 | 1.04 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Jan 14 | 56.1 | 26.0 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| Jan 15 | 56.2 | 26.0 | 1.19 | 1.19 | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Jan 16 | 56.3 | 26.0 | 1.27 | 1.27 | 2.70 | 2.70 |
| Jan 17 | 56.4 | 26.1 | 1.34 | 1.34 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| Jan 18 | 56.4 | 26.1 | 1.42 | 1.42 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Jan 19 | 56.5 | 26.1 | 1.49 | 1.49 | 3.10 | 3.10 |
| Jan 20 | 56.6 | 26.1 | 1.56 | 1.56 | 3.30 | 3.30 |
| Jan 21 | 56.7 | 26.1 | 1.62 | 1.62 | 3.40 | 3.40 |
| Jan 22 | 56.7 | 26.1 | 1.68 | 1.68 | 3.60 | 3.60 |
| Jan 23 | 56.8 | 26.2 | 1.74 | 1.74 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
| Jan 24 | 56.8 | 26.2 | 1.79 | 1.79 | 3.80 | 3.80 |
| Jan 25 | 56.9 | 26.2 | 1.86 | 1.86 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Jan 26 | 56.9 | 26.2 | 1.92 | 1.92 | 4.10 | 4.10 |
| Jan 27 | 57.0 | 26.2 | 1.98 | 1.98 | 4.20 | 4.20 |
| Jan 28 | 57.0 | 26.3 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 4.30 | 4.30 |
| Jan 29 | 57.1 | 26.3 | 2.12 | 2.12 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Jan 30 | 57.1 | 26.3 | 2.19 | 2.19 | 4.60 | 4.60 |
| Jan 31 | 57.2 | 26.4 | 2.27 | 2.27 | 4.70 | 4.70 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Weather history Payson - October 2026
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Precip.inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 82.9 | 46.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 2 | 84.0 | 48.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 3 | 82.9 | 46.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 4 | – | – | – |
| Oct 5 | – | – | – |
| Oct 6 | – | – | – |
| Oct 7 | – | – | – |
| Oct 8 | 84.0 | 51.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 9 | 84.9 | 51.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 10 | 84.0 | 51.1 | 0.01 |
| Oct 11 | 69.1 | 57.0 | 1.67 |
| Oct 12 | 64.9 | 54.0 | 0.25 |
| Oct 13 | 57.9 | 51.1 | 0.84 |
| Oct 14 | 62.1 | 37.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 15 | 62.1 | 55.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 16 | 71.1 | 51.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 17 | – | – | – |
| Oct 18 | 60.1 | 43.0 | 0.12 |
| Oct 19 | – | – | – |
| Oct 20 | – | – | – |
| Oct 21 | – | – | – |
| Oct 22 | 66.9 | 54.0 | 1.55 |
| Oct 23 | 66.9 | 41.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 24 | 66.9 | 39.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 25 | 64.0 | 37.0 | 0.01 |
| Oct 26 | 69.1 | 35.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 27 | 69.1 | 36.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 28 | 68.0 | 36.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 29 | 66.9 | 37.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 30 | – | – | – |
| Oct 31 | – | – | – |
The data for October 2026 is incomplete: some days or values are missing.
- –No data
- –Not yet observed or received
- TTrace, too small to measure
Observed extremes
- Highest max temperature84.9ºF · Oct 9
- Lowest max temperature57.9ºF · Oct 13
- Highest min temperature57.0ºF · Oct 11
- Lowest min temperature35.1ºF · Oct 26
Geo Payson - Arizona
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Gila
- City
- Payson
- Zip Code
- 85541
- Elevation
- 5135 ft
- Longitude
- -111.34
- Latitude
- 34.26
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –