Sun City West, Arizona has a Hot Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWh). Average annual temperatures range from 59.5 °F (low) to 86.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 9.1 Inches. Sun City West is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Frost Rare through the first frost around Jan. 21 - Jan. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.1 °F | 67.0 °F | 1.17 in. |
| February | 44.4 °F | 70.6 °F | 1.23 in. |
| March | 50.4 °F | 77.4 °F | 1.21 in. |
| April | 55.1 °F | 85.0 °F | 0.22 in. |
| May | 64.8 °F | 93.9 °F | 0.26 in. |
| June | 73.7 °F | 103.4 °F | 0.04 in. |
| July | 79.9 °F | 106.2 °F | 0.85 in. |
| August | 79.4 °F | 104.9 °F | 1.09 in. |
| September | 73.2 °F | 100.0 °F | 0.7 in. |
| October | 60.6 °F | 88.9 °F | 0.5 in. |
| November | 49.0 °F | 75.9 °F | 0.68 in. |
| December | 41.5 °F | 65.9 °F | 1.16 in. |
| Annual | 59.5 °F | 86.6 °F | 9.11 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Jan. 21 - Jan. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Frost Rare |
| 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 |