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Visitor Info

Welcome to the Grand Canyon State, a Southwestern location celebrated for breathtaking landscape, storied history and diverse culture. When combined with year-round desirable temperatures, Arizona is a destination with unlimited possibilities.

Arizona is among the fastest-growing states in the United States.  More than six million people call the Grand Canyon state home, with 1.6 million living in the capital of Phoenix, the nation's fifth-largest city.

The Phoenix metro-area is often called the Valley of the Sun, a name that refers to both the topography and the weather. With more than 325 days of sunshine each year, Arizona is a hot spot for hikers, golfers and outdoor lovers. The Valley includes numerous communities that surround Phoenix.  Among the closest and largest are Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler and Mesa.


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Grand Canyon

Local Weather

Tonight Mostly clear. Lows 62 to 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Climate Overview

Although it may be snowing in the Arizona high country, the month of February in the Valley of the Sun boasts an average temperature of 70°F during the day and 44°F at night.

With more than 325 days of sunshine each year, people from all over the world are drawn to the Valley of the Sun (Phoenix Metropolitan Area) making it one of the top tourist destinations in the Southwest.

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Quick Facts

  • Since elevations in Arizona range from 70 feet on the Colorado River to 12,633 feet on Humphreys Peak, it is possible for the coldest or hottest temperature in the United States to be recorded in Arizona.
  • The hottest temperature in Arizona was 128 degrees, recorded in Lake Havasu City on June 29, 1994.
  • The coldest temperature in Arizona was -40 degrees, recorded at Hawley Lake on January 7, 1971.
  • Phoenix sees an average rainfall of 7.64" per year. A desert location is defined as one that receives less than 10" of rain per year.
  • Flagstaff was named by "Custom Weather" as among the "Top Ten Cities with the Best Summer Climate."