Population:
202,705
Elevation:
1255 feet above sea level
Land Area:
184.2 square miles
Location:
Located just outside of Phoenix, Arizona on the Pima Freeway. Convenient to
Interstates 10 & 17
Time Zone:
Scottsdale is located in the Mountain Time Zone (when it’s noon in Scottsdale,
it’s 2pm in New York City and 11am in Los Angeles.) Scottsdale does not observe
Daylight Savings Time.
Weather:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average temp. (°F)
53.7
57.4
61.9
68.9
77.3
86.3
91.0
90.0
84.7
73.7
61.0
53.6
High temperature (°F)
66.3
70.8
75.6
83.9
92.3
102.0
104.3
103.1
98.4
87.9
74.9
66.3
Low temperature (°F)
41.0
43.9
48.0
53.9
62.3
70.6
77.7
76.9
70.8
59.6
47.1
40.9
Precipitation (in)
1.1
1.1
1.3
0.3
0.2
0.1
1.0
1.1
0.9
0.9
0.8
1.1
Climate:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Days with precipitation
4
4
4
2
1
1
4
5
3
3
2
4
Wind speed (mph)
5.3
5.8
6.6
6.9
7.0
6.7
7.1
6.6
6.3
5.8
5.3
5.1
Morning humidity (%)
64
59
56
42
34
30
43
50
48
49
56
65
Afternoon humidity (%)
32
27
24
17
14
12
20
23
23
22
27
33
Sunshine (%)
78
80
84
89
93
94
85
85
89
88
83
77
Days clear of clouds
14
13
14
17
21
23
17
18
22
20
18
15
Partly cloudy days
7
7
8
7
7
5
10
10
5
6
6
6
Cloudy days
10
9
8
6
3
2
4
4
3
4
6
9
Snowfall (in)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Local Seasons:
The peak season in
Scottsdale is in the winter when people throughout the country escape the cold
and come to enjoy the warm temperatures and low humidity of this desert city.
Whether it’s golf, sitting at the pool, strolling through town, dining at the
many fine restaurants, or just enjoying the scenery, this is an ideal time for a
visit. Temperatures during the day can reach the 70’s F and at night drop to
the 40’s F; offering the opportunity for outdoor activities during the day, and
sitting by a warm fire at night. Spring is quite pleasant as temperatures rise
and humidity drops to less than 20%. Fall is very similar in temperature and
just slightly more humid. Summers are brutally hot with the high temperatures
during the day reaching over 100 F. However, they do drop to the mid 70’s F at
night, making this time of year a good time for taking part in indoor activities
during the day and saving the nights for the out of doors.
How to Get There:
By Air:
Phoenix Sky Harbor
International Airport
3400 Sky Harbor Blvd.
Phoenix AZ 85034
602-273-8880
Located less than 30
minutes from Scottsdale, the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is located
in the heart of the southwest United States. There are hundreds of nonstop and
connecting flights from points around the globe each day. The airport is served
by many of the national and international airlines as well as certain regional
carriers.
Scottsdale Airport
15000 N. Airport Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-312-2321
An ideal choice for leisure
and business travelers, located in close proximity to world class resorts,
hotels, restaurants, golf courses, and corporate centers, with an average of 360
VFR days yearly.
Ground Transportation:
Most of the major car
rental companies, as well as taxi and limousine service is available at the
Phoenix Airport. Limited services available at the Scottsdale Airport.
By Car:
Located just outside of
Phoenix, Arizona on the Pima Freeway. The city is accessible via Interstate 10
from the west (Los Angeles) and southeast (Tucson) and Interstate 17 from the
north (Flagstaff)
By Train:
Amtrak does not service
Scottsdale directly. Service is available from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
Amtrak
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
G.A.I.T. desk in each terminal
Phoenix, AZ 85034
800-USA-RAIL
This is a stop for Amtrak
Thruway connecting bus service.
Greyhound
Scottsdale in not served by
Greyhound. The nearest location is in Phoenix.
2115 E Buckeye Rd.
Phoenix AZ 85034
602-389-4200
How to Get Around:
The easiest and most
convenient way to get around is by either personal or rental car. Other
services are available.
Scottsdale Trolley
480-421-1004
Scottsdale Trolley, a free
downtown shuttle for tourists and shoppers, operates every 10 minutes, Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 11am to 6pm., Thursday to 9pm.
Luci’s Joyrides
4400 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-990-1913
Luci's Joyrides provides
alternative cruising options in Old Town Scottsdale, featuring Tomos Mopeds,
Bajaj and Vespa Scooters, and for some real fun, the 'OZBIKE.' Rentals are on an
hourly or daily basis, with a discounted rate from Tuesday through Thursday.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day, Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Day, 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day, 3rd Mon.
in Feb.
Memorial Day, last Mon. in
May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day,1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day, 4th
Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas
Day, Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve, Dec. 31