Cactus, AZ
Unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona
Cactus is a small unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is 3.9 miles SW of Phoenix, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 85028.
Cactus at a glance
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Maricopa County
- ZIP code
- 85028
- Nearest town
- Phoenix (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Coordinates
- 33.5986, -112.0297
Weather in Cactus now
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Cactus weather by the hour
Cactus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cactus.
This week in Cactus
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cactus
What is the weather usually like in Cactus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 104°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 43°F average low
- 8.9 inprecipitation per year · 226 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cactus: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PHOENIX DEER VALLEY MUNI AP, AZ US (USW00003184), adjusted for the elevation of Cactus.
Cactus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cactus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:36 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 5:55 AM | 7:00 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:16 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 7:40 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 5:49 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:10 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:31 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Cactus?
Cactus has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 104°F (40°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 43°F (6°C).
It gets about 8.9 inches (226 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Cactus 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 Cactus
The closest live webcam is Phoenix, 1.3 miles E of Cactus.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cactus.
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Map of Cactus, AZ
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Other communities near Cactus
- Stony Mountain Villas0.6 mi S
- Rancho San Carlos0.7 mi E
- Shadow Mountain0.8 mi NE
- Cactus Gardens Mobile Home Park0.9 mi NW
- The Preserve1.4 mi SE
- Lookout Mountain1.7 mi N
- Sunset Hills2.0 mi N
- Sweetwater Garden2.1 mi E
- Ridgegate2.2 mi NW
- Villa Carmel Mobile Home Park2.5 mi N
- Copper Kettle Trailer Villa2.6 mi NE
- Sun Valley Mobile Home Park2.6 mi E
- Vista del Cerro2.6 mi SE
- Sandalwood2.8 mi NE
- The Phoenix-Scottsdale Mobile Home Park2.8 mi N
Questions about Cactus
Where is Cactus, AZ?
Cactus is an unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona, 3.9 miles SW of Phoenix.
What county is Cactus in?
Cactus is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the ZIP code of Cactus, AZ?
The ZIP code for Cactus is 85028.
What is the nearest town to Cactus?
Phoenix, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cactus?
Yes. The closest is Phoenix, 1.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cactus?
July, with an average high of 104°F (40°C).
What is the coldest month in Cactus?
December, with an average low of 43°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Cactus?
About 8.9 inches (226 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Cactus?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Cactus?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cactus have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
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