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Arizona Weather

Right now in Arizona
92°F
Clear

Observed at Phoenix (the largest city by population in Arizona, used as a state-wide proxy). For per-city forecasts, see the city grid below.

Climate at a glance

Arizona is largely one climate zone across 461 cities and towns. Predominantly hot desert.

The state spans roughly 5.7° of latitude (31.3° N to 37.0° N), from Naco in the south to Greenehaven in the north. Phoenix is the largest city by population.

Microseason · June 1–5 · Southwest Desert

Heat hardens the dust

Pre-monsoon drought intensifies — the driest week of the year. Creosote dominates in brittle browns, saguaro spines cast needle-sharp shadows. Cicadas emerge early.

Read this microseason across nine climate regions → · See all 72 microseasons

Microseason content for Arizona is drawn from the Southwest Desert corpus (100% of the state's cities sit in this region).

All cities in Arizona

461 cities & towns