Scottsdale, Arizona has a Hot Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWh). Average annual temperatures range from 60.1 °F (low) to 86.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 9 Inches. Scottsdale is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.7 °F | 67.3 °F | 1.17 in. |
| February | 45.7 °F | 70.5 °F | 1.15 in. |
| March | 50.4 °F | 77.0 °F | 1.0 in. |
| April | 56.1 °F | 84.2 °F | 0.34 in. |
| May | 64.8 °F | 93.5 °F | 0.16 in. |
| June | 73.1 °F | 103.0 °F | 0.05 in. |
| July | 80.3 °F | 105.5 °F | 0.99 in. |
| August | 79.8 °F | 104.4 °F | 1.28 in. |
| September | 73.6 °F | 99.7 °F | 0.72 in. |
| October | 61.5 °F | 89.0 °F | 0.52 in. |
| November | 50.4 °F | 76.2 °F | 0.58 in. |
| December | 42.3 °F | 66.2 °F | 1.08 in. |
| Annual | 60.1 °F | 86.4 °F | 9.04 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Frost Rare |
| Average Last Frost Date | |
| Average Days With Frost | Frost Rare |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b : 25°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9b : 25°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWh - Hot Desert Climate |