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Scottsdale Key Stats for Meeting Planners

Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Convention Centers:

Airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Population 4,179,427 Destination Type Listings
Hotels 478 • Golf destination
Hotel Rooms 54,692 • Spa destination
Unique Venues 275 • Smoke free restaurants
Restaurants 2,067  
Average Hotel Room Rate $125
Average Daily Food Cost $59
Approximate Taxi Fares from PHX to Downtown $25
Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost $176

Nearby Cities

City Distance Est. Driving Time Est. Min. Flying Time Est. Flight Cost
Phoenix, AZ 24 mi 28 min n/a n/a
Tucson, AZ 124 mi 1 hr 56 min 43 min $360+
Yuma, AZ 206 mi 3 hr 12 min 53 min $360+
Las Vegas, NV 311 mi 5+ hrs 1 hr 8 min $180+

Scottsdale Climate Information

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Rec High -°F 87 92 99 105 112 119 118 119 113 108 95 85
Rec High -°C 30 33 37 40 44 18 47 48 45 42 35 29
Avg High -°F 68 72 77 85 92 101 104 103 99 89 77 68
Avg High -°C 20 22 25 29 33 38 40 39 37 31 25 20
Avg Low -°F 40 43 47 52 60 68 96 95 69 58 46 40
Avg Low -°C 4..4 6.1 8.3 11 16 20 24 24 21 14 7.8 4.4
Rec Low -°F 21 19 24 30 35 45 53 52 45 26 23 20
Rec Low -°C -6 7.2 -4.4 -1.1 1.7 7.2 12 11 7.2 -3.3 -5 -6.7
Rainfall - in. 1 1 1.5 0.3 2 0 0.9 1.2 0.9 0.9 0.8 1
Rainfall - cm. 26 26 29 6 5 1.8 23 31 22 22 20 26

Scottsdale's location in Arizona's high Sonoran Desert creates a dry climate with hot summers, temperate winters and an average year-round temperature of 74°F. July is the hottest month with an average temperature of 93°F, while January is the coolest with temperatures averaging at 54°F.

Precipitation in Scottsdale is sparse and well below one inch during most months. December averages one inch of precipitation, the highest amount all year. From early July through mid-September, there is an influx of monsoonal moisture that raises humidity levels and can cause localized heavy rains and thunderstorms. However, even during this time, the average monthly rainfall seldom tops one inch, and with 330-days of sunshine a year, it's difficult to choose a bad time to visit. However, visitors should keep in mind that spring and fall seasons boast milder temperatures and little rainfall.