Weather in Payson, AZ
Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 85541
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
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Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 11%).
It feels like 65°F with winds near 3 mph.
71°F, 5% rain chance and 2 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 20 mph.
Current temperature is 68°F, wind 3 mph, rain chance up to 11%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Payson
Arizona weather is strongly shaped by elevation: desert valleys are very hot and dry, while higher terrain is cooler and can receive winter snow. Summer monsoon storms can develop quickly.
Payson is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 34.23°N latitude and 111.32°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Payson weather today
Overcast and 68°F in Payson, AZ. Today's high is 81°F with a 5% rain chance. Winds are around 3 mph with gusts near 4 mph. Relative humidity is 46%, pressure is 30.00 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Payson
Sunrise is at 06:16 AM and sunset is at 06:16 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 81°F and a low near 62°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.