Green Valley & Pima County Arizona Weather Overview
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The climate in the Green Valley Arizona area is what you might expect to find in a southwest desert environment. From late Fall to early Spring, the weather is mild; averaging a minimum of 60°. November through February are the coldest months, with temperatures typically ranging from 40°–75°. Occasional Winter frosts are not uncommon. About midway through February, the temperature starts to rise again with sunny warm days, and cool breezy nights. If you are migrating here from the northern regions of the US, you will undoubtedly find the Fall, Winter, and Spring climates a real joy. It is not unusual to have days where you can sit on your patio in shorts and watch the snow fall on Mt. Wrightson (elevation of 9432 ft.). The daytime skies are incredibly blue, sunsets are often a blazing red, and the night skies are clear enough to be an astronomer's dream come true. Jacuzzi stargazing is a common entertainment among Green Valley residents!
The summer months of May through August bring a dry heat ranging from 90°–100°+. Daily temperature ranges, from morning low to daytime highs, can vary as much as 50°+ in the summer months. This occurs because of the primarily dry climate of this southern Arizona desert region. My first Summer in Green Valley (2000) was spent inside on most days. Eventually I adjusted to the heat and learned that many outdoor activities can be done early in the morning or later in the evening. It is not uncommon to go out for a night time stroll and meet many of your neighbors!
Pima County Arizona Weather
Pima County Arizona has a wide range of temperatures and weather patterns. The air streams from the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico, along with the shifts created by our numerous mountain ranges, can create a variety of weather patterns. The differences in elevation can also vary temperatures by 20-25 degrees; with Mt. Lemmon being the highest at 9185 ft. and the NW corner of Pima county being the lowest elevation at 660 ft..
There is only one word to describe the late Fall, Winter, and early Spring times in Pima County - Fabulous!! We boast beautiful, clear, blue daytime skies and starlit nights. Temperatures are mild and conditions are normally dry. If you enjoy being outdoors or stargazing, this is the place to be during these seasons!
Summers are normally hot and dry in most areas of Pima county, with an occasional monsoon-like downpour. During these rains, it is not unusual to have area roadways flood. That is why you will see what we call arroyos throughout the county. These have been constructed to try to keep the flooding to a minimum. The DOT of Pima County always suggests caution while driving during an active monsoon.
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