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Climate in Bisbee, Arizona

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Bisbee climate

Can sunny desert air, hot days, and cool nights fit your household?

The current rows show an 86°F average summer high, 24 days above 90°F, a 33°F average winter low, and 48 days below freezing. Humidity is 43%, comfortable months number four, and solar exposure is 2,123 peak-sun hours. Summer Feel is Very Good at 4.1 and Winter Feel Good at 2.9.

April, May, September, and October are best, while June, January, and February are toughest. Modeled PM2.5 is 2.6 µg/m³ and Air Quality is Excellent at 4.9 out of 5, while allergy levels are Moderate. Cooling, shade, water, heating, wildfire smoke, flash floods, power, and indoor life should drive the home review.

Living through the seasons

Summers are the easier season. Winter comfort deserves a closer look.

Overall Comfort
Good

2.9 / 5

Average Summer High
86°F

Warm · 86°F

Days Above 90°F
24 days/year

Excellent

Summer Feel
Very Good

4.1 / 5

Average Winter Low
33°F / 0°C

Very Good

Days Below Freezing
48 days/year

Good

Winter Feel
Good

2.9 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
43%
Comfortable Months
4 months

Poor

Solar Exposure
2123 peak sun hrs/yr

Good

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.9 / 5

Allergy Levels
Moderate

Good

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
2.6 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Excellent · 2.6 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Toughest Months
Jun, Jan, Feb
Heat Risk
Moderate

Good

Drought Risk
Moderate
Weather Volatility
Strong

4.2 / 5

Bisbee in everyday life

Could Bisbee work for you?

What may work well

  • Four comfortable months, a Very Good summer score, high sunshine, and Excellent modeled air quality can suit a dry-climate household.
  • Historic streets, library, arts, parks, and nearby desert destinations create choices across the year.
  • The climate rows make cooling, water, wildfire smoke, and drainage questions concrete.

What to think about

  • About 24 hot days, 48 freezing days, High county heat and wildfire risk, and Moderate drought require preparation.
  • Cooling, water, smoke, fire, flood, power, roads, and hospital access need a year-round plan.
  • Climate averages and modeled air values are planning anchors, not a property forecast.

Turn Bisbee weather into a home decision

  1. Inspect cooling and water

    Ask for seasonal bills, air conditioning, shade, water, windows, ventilation, backup power, repairs, and maintenance responsibility.

  2. Walk the hazard route

    Check canyon drainage, wildfire egress, lighting, parking, groceries, pharmacy, hospital travel, evacuation, and the return route.

  3. Plan indoor life

    Keep library, galleries, dining, exercise, medicine access, air information, and a comfortable place to rest for hot, smoky, wet, or cold days.

  4. Compare two seasons

    Visit in a hot dry month and a cooler or storm-prone period so the household can judge cooling, heating, footing, access, energy, and social life.

Questions retirees ask

Is Bisbee weather suitable for retirement?

The rows show a Very Good summer and a Good winter, with an 86°F average high, 33°F average low, 24 hot days, and 48 freezing days. Heat, dryness, and hazard tolerance matter.

Which months look best?

April, May, September, and October are best in the current rows. June, January, and February are toughest. Visit in a hot period and a cooler or storm-prone period.

What should the home provide?

Reliable cooling and heat, shade, water, ventilation, drainage, wildfire clearance, safe egress, power resilience, indoor life, and a dependable care route.

Should air quality affect the choice?

Modeled PM2.5 is 2.6 µg/m³ and Air Quality is rated Excellent, while allergy levels are Moderate. Follow current information and confirm ventilation and filtration.

Bisbee offers dry air, high sunshine, and cool nights, but the right home must make heat, water, wildfire smoke, flash flooding, winter footing, power, indoor life, and care access manageable.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

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