Artesia, AZ
Unincorporated community in Graham County, Arizona
Artesia is a small unincorporated community in Graham County, Arizona. It is 2.1 miles N of Swift Trail Junction, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 85546.
Artesia at a glance
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Graham County
- ZIP code
- 85546
- Nearest town
- Swift Trail Junction (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Coordinates
- 32.6981, -109.7069
Weather in Artesia now
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Artesia weather by the hour
Artesia weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Artesia.
This week in Artesia
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Artesia
What is the weather usually like in Artesia?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 100°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 30°F average low
- 8.8 inprecipitation per year · 223 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Artesia: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAFFORD AG CTR, AZ US (USC00027390), adjusted for the elevation of Artesia.
Artesia weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Artesia through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 7:00 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 6:27 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 5:47 AM | 6:50 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 5:18 AM | 7:11 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 7:29 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| July | 5:20 AM | 7:29 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 5:41 AM | 7:05 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:01 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:21 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Artesia?
Artesia has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 100°F (38°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 8.8 inches (223 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is May.
The best time to visit Artesia is March–April and October–November. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Artesia
The closest live webcam is Willcox, 24.8 miles S of Artesia.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Artesia.
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Questions about Artesia
Where is Artesia, AZ?
Artesia is an unincorporated community in Graham County, Arizona, 2.1 miles N of Swift Trail Junction.
What county is Artesia in?
Artesia is in Graham County, Arizona.
What is the ZIP code of Artesia, AZ?
The ZIP code for Artesia is 85546.
What is the nearest town to Artesia?
Swift Trail Junction, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Artesia?
Yes. The closest is Willcox, 24.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Artesia?
June, with an average high of 100°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Artesia?
December, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Artesia?
About 8.8 inches (223 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Artesia?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Artesia?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Artesia have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
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