Payson weather in July
In July, Payson sees average daytime highs of 87°F and overnight lows near 62°F, with 2.3 in of rain across 11.5 wet days and about 14.1 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 87°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 18 min at the start of July to 13 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Payson's 11th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Payson's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 87°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 62°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 2.3 in
- 11.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 06 min
- 5:29 AM – 7:33 PM
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 4 mph
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.14 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Payson is town in Gila County, Arizona, United States.
- Density
- 306/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1973
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 87°F through the month.
A typical July day in Payson reaches about 87°F in the afternoon and slips back to 62°F overnight — a 24°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 80°F and 93°F. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 2°F warmer than June and about 2°F warmer than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Avg low (°F) | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88 | 61 |
| 2 | 88 | 61 |
| 3 | 88 | 62 |
| 4 | 88 | 62 |
| 5 | 88 | 62 |
| 6 | 88 | 62 |
| 7 | 88 | 62 |
| 8 | 88 | 62 |
| 9 | 87 | 62 |
| 10 | 87 | 62 |
| 11 | 87 | 63 |
| 12 | 87 | 63 |
| 13 | 87 | 63 |
| 14 | 87 | 63 |
| 15 | 87 | 63 |
| 16 | 87 | 63 |
| 17 | 87 | 63 |
| 18 | 87 | 63 |
| 19 | 87 | 63 |
| 20 | 87 | 63 |
| 21 | 86 | 63 |
| 22 | 86 | 63 |
| 23 | 86 | 63 |
| 24 | 86 | 63 |
| 25 | 86 | 63 |
| 26 | 86 | 63 |
| 27 | 86 | 63 |
| 28 | 86 | 63 |
| 29 | 86 | 63 |
| 30 | 86 | 63 |
| 31 | 86 | 63 |
How July really feels in Payson
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Payson weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50° / 29° | 2.6 | 6.1 | 3.8 | 10 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 53° / 31° | 2.8 | 6.5 | 4.2 | 10.7 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 58° / 34° | 2.2 | 6.3 | 2.8 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Apr | 65° / 40° | 1.0 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 12.8 | 7.2 |
| May | 74° / 48° | 0.6 | 3.5 | 0.1 | 13.8 | 8.4 |
| Jun | 85° / 56° | 0.3 | 1.9 | 0 | 14.2 | 7.0 |
| Jul | 87° / 62° | 2.3 | 11.5 | 0 | 14.1 | 4.8 |
| Aug | 85° / 62° | 1.9 | 11.3 | 0 | 13.3 | 5.3 |
| Sep | 80° / 56° | 1.3 | 6 | 0 | 12.2 | 7.6 |
| Oct | 70° / 46° | 1.4 | 4.2 | 0.3 | 11.1 | 8.1 |
| Nov | 59° / 36° | 1.6 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 10.2 | 5.5 |
| Dec | 50° / 29° | 2.4 | 6.1 | 3.7 | 9.8 | 2.6 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 34%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 81 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 |
| Cloudier (%) | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81 | 19 |
| 2 | 80 | 20 |
| 3 | 78 | 22 |
| 4 | 77 | 23 |
| 5 | 74 | 26 |
| 6 | 73 | 27 |
| 7 | 71 | 29 |
| 8 | 70 | 30 |
| 9 | 69 | 31 |
| 10 | 68 | 32 |
| 11 | 66 | 34 |
| 12 | 66 | 34 |
| 13 | 65 | 35 |
| 14 | 65 | 35 |
| 15 | 63 | 37 |
| 16 | 63 | 37 |
| 17 | 63 | 37 |
| 18 | 63 | 37 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 61 | 39 |
| 22 | 61 | 39 |
| 23 | 60 | 40 |
| 24 | 60 | 40 |
| 25 | 59 | 41 |
| 26 | 59 | 41 |
| 27 | 59 | 41 |
| 28 | 58 | 42 |
| 29 | 59 | 41 |
| 30 | 59 | 41 |
| 31 | 60 | 40 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Payson gets around 2.3 in of rain over 11.5 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 36% and peaks near 45% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 19 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 22 |
| 4 | 23 |
| 5 | 25 |
| 6 | 26 |
| 7 | 28 |
| 8 | 29 |
| 9 | 30 |
| 10 | 32 |
| 11 | 33 |
| 12 | 34 |
| 13 | 35 |
| 14 | 36 |
| 15 | 37 |
| 16 | 38 |
| 17 | 39 |
| 18 | 40 |
| 19 | 41 |
| 20 | 42 |
| 21 | 42 |
| 22 | 43 |
| 23 | 44 |
| 24 | 44 |
| 25 | 45 |
| 26 | 45 |
| 27 | 45 |
| 28 | 45 |
| 29 | 45 |
| 30 | 44 |
| 31 | 44 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the dry band about 73% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 93 | 91 | 90 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 58 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 | 6 | 1 |
| 2 | 91 | 8 | 1 |
| 3 | 90 | 9 | 1 |
| 4 | 88 | 10 | 2 |
| 5 | 87 | 11 | 2 |
| 6 | 86 | 12 | 2 |
| 7 | 84 | 13 | 3 |
| 8 | 83 | 14 | 3 |
| 9 | 81 | 15 | 4 |
| 10 | 80 | 16 | 4 |
| 11 | 78 | 17 | 5 |
| 12 | 78 | 17 | 5 |
| 13 | 76 | 18 | 6 |
| 14 | 74 | 19 | 7 |
| 15 | 73 | 19 | 8 |
| 16 | 72 | 20 | 8 |
| 17 | 70 | 21 | 9 |
| 18 | 69 | 21 | 10 |
| 19 | 68 | 22 | 10 |
| 20 | 66 | 23 | 11 |
| 21 | 64 | 24 | 12 |
| 22 | 64 | 24 | 12 |
| 23 | 63 | 25 | 12 |
| 24 | 61 | 26 | 13 |
| 25 | 60 | 27 | 13 |
| 26 | 59 | 28 | 13 |
| 27 | 58 | 29 | 13 |
| 28 | 59 | 29 | 12 |
| 29 | 58 | 30 | 12 |
| 30 | 57 | 31 | 12 |
| 31 | 58 | 31 | 11 |
Wind in July
Winds average 4 mph in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 4 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 18 min at the start of July to 13 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:21 AM to 5:39 AM, and sunset from 7:36 PM to 7:24 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:36 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:35 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:34 | 7:33 | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:32 | 7:31 | 7:31 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.3 | 5:21 | 7:36 |
| 2 | 14.3 | 5:21 | 7:36 |
| 3 | 14.2 | 5:22 | 7:36 |
| 4 | 14.2 | 5:22 | 7:36 |
| 5 | 14.2 | 5:23 | 7:36 |
| 6 | 14.2 | 5:23 | 7:36 |
| 7 | 14.2 | 5:24 | 7:36 |
| 8 | 14.2 | 5:24 | 7:36 |
| 9 | 14.2 | 5:25 | 7:36 |
| 10 | 14.2 | 5:25 | 7:35 |
| 11 | 14.2 | 5:26 | 7:35 |
| 12 | 14.1 | 5:26 | 7:35 |
| 13 | 14.1 | 5:27 | 7:34 |
| 14 | 14.1 | 5:27 | 7:34 |
| 15 | 14.1 | 5:28 | 7:34 |
| 16 | 14.1 | 5:29 | 7:33 |
| 17 | 14.1 | 5:29 | 7:33 |
| 18 | 14.0 | 5:30 | 7:32 |
| 19 | 14.0 | 5:30 | 7:32 |
| 20 | 14.0 | 5:31 | 7:31 |
| 21 | 14.0 | 5:32 | 7:31 |
| 22 | 14.0 | 5:32 | 7:30 |
| 23 | 13.9 | 5:33 | 7:30 |
| 24 | 13.9 | 5:34 | 7:29 |
| 25 | 13.9 | 5:35 | 7:28 |
| 26 | 13.9 | 5:35 | 7:28 |
| 27 | 13.9 | 5:36 | 7:27 |
| 28 | 13.8 | 5:37 | 7:26 |
| 29 | 13.8 | 5:37 | 7:26 |
| 30 | 13.8 | 5:38 | 7:25 |
| 31 | 13.8 | 5:39 | 7:24 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 7.14 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.07 kWh/m² to a high of 8.41 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 7.14 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.7 | Intense |
Is July a good time to visit Payson?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Payson for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Payson in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Payson sees daytime highs around 87°F and nights near 62°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
UV index in Payson in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Payson peaks around June 22 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | High | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | High |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Payson in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Payson is worst in June — around 26 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.8× the cleanest month (January, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 26 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 7 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Payson?
Payson sits at 34.2°N, 111.3°W, 4,921 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Fountain Hills, 48 mi away.
Topography around Payson
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Payson.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Payson has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 623 ft around an average of 4,997 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,052 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 7,136 ft.
The land around Payson is covered by trees (47%) and artificial surfaces (24%) within 2 miles, trees (52%) and shrubs (37%) within 10 miles, and trees (40%), shrubs (35%) and grassland (23%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Payson (34.2309°, -111.3251°, elevation 4,921 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).