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Retirement Living In Sedona and the Verde Valley - Arizona


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Area Description

The greater Sedona area houses about 20,000 people spread over three communities, all surrounded by public land so growth is limited and the environment highly protected. Stunning scenery and lots of access to the land for the enjoyment of nature also attracts about 3 million visitors/year who contribute to the quality of life with the demand they bring for hi-quality restaurants, and other things to do. Sedona is centered in the Verde Valley which hosts a growing wine country, even more diversity in nature settings and experiences, and expanded access to community services and shopping choices.

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Symphony and theater within 45 minutes

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VA hospital is 1 hour away


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Sedona and the Verde Valley, Arizona?

For those of you that retire in Sedona and the Verde Valley, you will have hotter temperatures than other areas of the USA.

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect a few days of rain.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Sedona and the Verde Valley such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the mid 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect a few days of rain.

Summertime in Sedona and the Verde Valley is a great time to enjoy your retirement with an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the upper 70's and highs in the low 90's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Sedona and the Verde Valley, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 40's. Expect a few days above 90°. Expect a few days of rain.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  31 F°  44 F°  56 F°
 Feb  33 F°  46 F°  60 F°
 Mar  37 F°  51 F°  65 F°
 Apr  43 F°  58 F°  73 F°
 May  51 F°  67 F°  83 F°
 Jun  59 F°  76 F°  92 F°
 Jul  65 F°  80 F°  95 F°
 Aug  64 F°  78 F°  92 F°
 Sep  58 F°  72 F°  87 F°
 Oct  47 F°  62 F°  76 F°
 Nov  37 F°  51 F°  65 F°
 Dec  31 F°  43 F°  56 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  17  0
 Feb  0  12  0
 Mar  0  8  0
 Apr  1  2  0
 May  6  0  0
 Jun  19  0  0
 Jul  24  0  0
 Aug  20  0  0
 Sep  11  0  0
 Oct  2  1  0
 Nov  0  8  0
 Dec  0  18  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  5  23 %
 Feb  2 "  5  24 %
 Mar  2 "  6  26 %
 Apr  1 "  3  26 %
 May  1 "  3  29 %
 Jun  0 "  2  32 %
 Jul  2 "  7  46 %
 Aug  3 "  9  52 %
 Sep  2 "  5  43 %
 Oct  1 "  4  33 %
 Nov  1 "  4  27 %
 Dec  2 "  4  22 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  1 "  1  1
 Feb  2 "  1  1
 Mar  1 "  0  0
 Apr  1 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  0 "  0  0
 Dec  1 "  0  0


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Cost of Living for Sedona and the Verde Valley, AZ

Sedona and the Verde Valley, Arizona cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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 State veteran home is 1-hour away.

Senior Assistance in Sedona and the Verde Valley, AZ

Sedona and the Verde Valley, Arizona offers the following assistance for seniors:

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Sedona and the Verde Valley Offer For Retirees?

Extensive volunteer opportunities

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