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