10 Day Mesa Az Forecast (2024)

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Low Crime Rate

You want to feel safe and secure in your new city. Mesa has lower crime rates than comparable dense urban neighborhoods, both nationally and statewide. If you live in Mesa or are considering relocating here, you probably won't have to worry as much, which is a huge benefit.

The Mesa, AZ cost of living index is 103.9.

Healthcare expenses are 7% below the national average, transportation and groceries are very close to average, and utilities are 6% over the U.S. average. The biggest factor making Mesa a slightly expensive place to live is housing. The Mesa housing index is 116.9.

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Mesa is hotter than Phoenix due to its location in a valley which can trap heat. However, both cities experience extremely hot summers with temperatures regularly reaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit or above.

The wealthiest neighborhood is Northeast Mesa. This area has the highest median income in the city.

For a household of four, it takes about $215,000. In Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler and Scottsdale it takes an hourly wage of $49.38 or an annual salary of $102,710 for a single adult to sustain comfortable living standards. For a household of four, it takes about $238,500.

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On average, Mesa, AZ residents spend about $154 per month on electricity. That adds up to $1,848 per year.

Mesa is known for its vibrant arts and cultural districts. These districts are home to a diverse range of art galleries, theaters, and performance spaces. Visitors can explore the local art scene, attend live performances, and immerse themselves in the city's rich cultural heritage.

Early town boosters came up with "Gem City," an appellation used for many decades. We don't know for sure when "Gateway" was first used to position Mesa as the entry point to the Valley, but the term often appears in publications and in the names of businesses.

This is an ongoing trend as Arizona summers often exceed 100 degrees with July and August being particularly hot. On brand with the nickname "Valley of the Sun," Arizona weather starts getting warm as soon as late May and grips on, not dipping into 90 degrees or lower until well into September or October.

By August the summer heat begins to moderate slightly, but humidities are higher than in July. This makes many residents feel that it is much hotter than it really is. Actually, the average high temperature is 103.7 or 2.2 degrees lower than in July.

Arizona has hotter temperatures than Florida in the summer. Most of Florida is in a humid subtropical climate, which means they get a LOT of rain during the months of May to October. In comparison during this time, we get about 3 inches of rain and Florida gets about 32 inches of rain.

What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Arizona? The warmest temperature ever recorded at an official NWS weather observing site came from Lake Havasu City on June 29th, 1994 when a temperature of 128 degrees Fahrenheit was recorded!