How Average Phoenix Rainfall Affects the Metro’s Irrigation Needs
Our below average Phoenix rainfall really impacts what we do here in the Valley of the Sun. Having less than 10 inches on average of rain and snow per year, Phoenix is classified as a desert in terms of its climate.
The metro area is the number-two driest large city in the U.S., with an average of 8.2 inches annually. Only Las Vegas with just 4.2 inches gets less rain than we do in Phoenix each year. The smaller Arizona town of Yuma has only 3.3 inches of rain per year, also making it one of the driest places to live in the U.S.
For these reasons, having a top of the line sprinkler system, maintained in great shape, is one of the best ways to conserve water. At SprinklerDoctors, we are experts in sprinkler system installation and repair and we pride ourselves on making sure no water goes to waste.
Average Phoenix Rainfall Graph
Dry Days Outnumber Rainy Days
Phoenix typically has 335 dry days annually. The weather can be beautiful but it comes with the challenge of water shortages and drought. In the Phoenix Rainfall Graph, you can see that April, May and June do not get even a half inch of rain combined. The heaviest month of rain is July, resulting in barely over one inch and this is with temperature highs in the 100’s.
In the U.S. Drought Monitor chart for Arizona, it is clear that in January of 2021 over half of the state is in the worst intensity category: 04 Exceptional Drought. Most of the rest of the state is in the second to worst intensity category: 03 Extreme Drought.
The conditions in the Phoenix metro area result in water shortages and higher water prices. The priority becomes using less water in the smartest way possible. That’s where a system from SprinklerDoctors can really help. Your lawn can be healthier without overspending on the water needed to keep it green.