Cottonwood, AZ
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(includes weather for Clarkdale, AZ)
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The city of Cottonwood, Arizona high desert area has a year round mild climate. The elevation starts at around 3314 ft and climbs to about 3900 ft at its highest point.
In January the average day time temperature is 55 °F (13 °C) with a low of 26 °F (−3 °C). Winter days can range from an unpredictable 55-75 degrees, with a typical 30 degrees at night. (December and January at its coldest)
In July the normal high temperature is 97 °F (36 °C) with a low of 68 °F (20 °C). Annual precipitation is around 13 inches (33 cm). (July through September)
Annual precipitation is around 13 inches.
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Sedona Arizona's elevation is 4500 ft., which is around 1000 ft higher than Cottonwood. Sedona has a temperate mountain climate, versus Cottonwood's high desert. Sedona temperatures can run 5-10 degrees cooler than Cottonwood. Sedona will get snow at times in the winter, where Cottonwood will usually get the rain.
In January, Sedona's normal high temperature is 51 degrees with a low of 21. In July, the normal high temperature is 93 degrees with a low of 63. Annual precipitation is around 19 inches.
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Sedona, Arizona
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Weather Forecast for Sedona AZ
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Jerome, AZ
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Weather Forecast for Jerome, Arizona
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Jerome, AZ elevation is starts around 5080 ft.
January low temperatures are around 25 degrees, always below freezing with highs around 51 degrees. July average tempertures areat about 63 degrees low, 90 high. Average presipitation 14.3.
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Cottonwood, Arizona
A Place with Rainbows Abound.
You are guaranteed to catch a glimpse of a rainbow after any rain showers here in Cottonwood throughout the year. And it will most likely be a double or triple rainbow. After all, the sun shines here 360 days a year!
Photo to your right was taken in Old Town from the Cottonwood Hotel on the corner of North Main Street (historic 89A) and Pinal.
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| Cottonwood Arizona Rainbow 02/09/09 |
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WHAT I LOVE ABOUT COTTONWOOD ARIZONA
One of the things I love about Cottonwood Arizona winters, while we will get a little rain with ususally a beautiful rainbow, the mountain range above, behind and around us can get snow. So while Sedona and Jerome get the snow, we can look at it from a distance. Cottonwood sits in the Verde Valley with elevations ranging from 3300-3900 feet. Sedona's elevation starts at about 4500 feet and up. Jerome is around 5080 feet and up Mingus Mountain and other mountain ranges sit much higher. Snow rarely falls below 4000 feet. That's why I'm here in Cottonwood...we typically do not get the snow, but it is beautiful to look at all around us.
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| December 7, 2009 Winter Day |
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| Jerome, Mingus Mt. Snow 12/07/09 |
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| 12/07/09 Old Town Cottonwood AZ |
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| Cottonwood Hotel 02/10/2009...It snowed up in the mountains February 10, 2009. Image shows snow in Mingus Mt. behind the Cottonwood Hotel. Jerome and Sedona were covered in snow. |
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| Mingus Mountain and Jerome covered in snow, mountain range behind the Cottonwood Hotel, historic district in Old Town Cottonwood on revived Main Street. Image taken February 10, 2009. |
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| Cottonwood Hotel Balcony |
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How do we dress on a winter day in Cottonwood, Arizona?
Below are some images/photos of our 2009 (55th Annual Christmas Parade). It depends on whether you are young or elder or local or winter snowbird/visitor. Check out what everyone is wearing...
Most pictures/images are courtesy of David O'Donnell, Cottonwood Hotel's winter visitor. Photos were taken from the hotel balcony, 12/05/09.
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COTTONWOOD Cool Summer Nights!
How hot does it get in Cottonwood, Arizona?
If Cottonwood reaches 100-105 degrees, it's generally only for a few hours during the summer months afternoons. Mornings are typically mild. The temperatures peak when the sun is directly overhead. When the sun starts to set, the temperatures begin to drop again.
Cottonwood (high desert) normally runs 10 degrees cooler than Phoenix or Tucson (low desert). The low desert areas normally don't cool down at night though, as they remain warm as A/C's run 24/7.
Cottonwood always has 30-40 degrees difference between day and night. So you will be pleased with 68-72 degree evening temperatures, perfect for opening windows. Awesome high desert summer nights! So if you're smart, you will get an early start in the morning, do any outdoor activities before the sun is directly overhead. Then it will be time for your fiesta or siesta!
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