SeasonMapPhoenix vs Scottsdale: which is better, month by month
Scottsdale beats Phoenix in 3 of 12 months — its lead peaks in May (72 vs 67) — and they are within 3 points in the other 9 months.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Phoenix vs Scottsdale — all 12 months
| Month | Phoenix | Scottsdale | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78Bnice, dry | 75Bnice, dry | Tie | 3 |
| February | 88Anice, dry, clean air | 85Anice, dry, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| March | 95Snice, dry | 94Snice, dry | Tie | 1 |
| April | 84Ahot, dry | 87Awarm, dry | Tie | 3 |
| May | 67Chot, dry | 72Bhot, dry | Scottsdale | 5 |
| June | 37Fsweltering, dry | 42Fsweltering, dry | Scottsdale | 5 |
| July | 29Fsweltering, dry | 31Fsweltering, dry | Tie | 2 |
| August | 34Fsweltering, dry | 37Fsweltering, a little rain | Tie | 3 |
| September | 49Fsweltering, dry, clean air | 52Dsweltering, dry, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| October | 74Bhot, dry, clean air | 78Bhot, dry, clean air | Scottsdale | 4 |
| November | 92Snice, dry, clean air | 91Snice, dry, clean air | Tie | 1 |
| December | 81Anice, dry | 80Anice, dry | Tie | 1 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is May (67 vs 72). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.