Climate pair · calibrated grid · 1991–2020

Miami, FL vs Phoenix, AZ: Climate Compared Month by Month

Phoenix, AZ gets 3,984 calibrated sunshine hours a year — 26% more than Miami, FL's 3,158. Temperature and rainfall below, month by month.

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Miami, FL — sunshine

3,158 hr

per year, calibrated

Phoenix, AZ — sunshine

3,984 hr

per year, calibrated

Annual rainfall

1,495 vs 216

mm/yr — Miami, FL vs Phoenix, AZ

Month by month

Miami, FL vs Phoenix, AZ: temperature and rainfall

Month	Miami, FL °C	Phoenix, AZ °C	Miami, FL mm	Phoenix, AZ mm
January	20.6	12.2	49	25
February	21.2	14.3	68	27
March	22.1	17.8	74	25
April	23.6	22.5	73	8
May	25.4	28.0	127	3
June	27.0	33.0	224	1
July	27.8	35.1	154	25
August	27.9	34.0	195	29
September	27.3	30.8	249	17
October	25.9	24.0	151	16
November	23.8	16.8	77	16
December	21.8	11.6	54	24

Miami, FL peaks in August at 27.9°C against Phoenix, AZ's July peak of 35.1°C; in January the gap is 20.6°C vs 12.2°C. On water, Miami, FL takes 1,495 mm a year against 216 mm — the table above shows where in the calendar that rain actually lands, which matters more than the annual total for day-to-day life.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Miami, FL sunnier than Phoenix, AZ?

Phoenix, AZ is sunnier: 3,984 calibrated sunshine hours a year vs 3,158 in Miami, FL — 26% more.

Which is warmer, Miami, FL or Phoenix, AZ?

In January, Miami, FL averages 20.6°C vs 12.2°C in Phoenix, AZ. In July, 27.8°C vs 35.1°C. Warmest months: August (27.9°C) and July (35.1°C).

Which is wetter?

Miami, FL gets more rain: 1,495 mm/yr vs 216 mm/yr (0.05° calibrated grid).

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About the data: GeoRank is built by a small team that thinks moving abroad shouldn't be guesswork. Every figure on this page is computed from the same public dataset that powers the interactive tools (cities-tools.json, CC-BY-4.0), with accuracy bands stated instead of false precision. See the methodology for source-by-source detail.

Sources: ERA5 (Copernicus Climate Data Store) · 219 WMO/KNMI reference stations · CHELSA/ERA5 0.05° climate grid 1991–2020 · GeoRank cities-tools dataset (CC-BY-4.0). Methodology and accuracy bounds at methodology.