Cochise, AZ

Unincorporated community in Cochise County, Arizona

Cochise is a small unincorporated community in Cochise County, Arizona. It is 9.2 miles SW of Dragoon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 85606.

Cochise at a glance

State
Arizona
County
Cochise County
ZIP code
85606
Nearest town
Dragoon (9.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Phoenix
Coordinates
32.1136, -109.9211

Weather in Cochise now

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Cochise weather by the hour

Cochise weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cochise.

This week in Cochise

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cochise

What is the weather usually like in Cochise?

BSk
Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

23°43°63°82°102°61°28°Jan65°32°Feb72°36°Mar79°42°Apr87°50°May97°59°Jun96°65°Jul94°65°Aug90°57°Sep82°45°Oct71°34°Nov60°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan0.9"Feb0.7"Mar0.2"Apr0.3"May0.4"Jun2.6"Jul2.5"Aug1.2"Sep0.7"Oct0.7"Nov1.1"Dec

Best time to visit Cochise: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WILLCOX, AZ US (USC00029334), adjusted for the elevation of Cochise.

Cochise weather month by month

January
61° 28°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
February
65° 32°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
March
72° 36°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
79° 42°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
87° 50°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
97° 59°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
96° 65°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
94° 65°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
90° 57°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
82° 45°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
71° 34°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
60° 28°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Cochise through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:19 AM5:39 PM10 h 19 min
February7:00 AM6:07 PM11 h 6 min
March6:28 AM6:28 PM12 h 0 min
April5:48 AM6:50 PM13 h 1 min
May5:20 AM7:11 PM13 h 51 min
June5:11 AM7:28 PM14 h 17 min
July5:22 AM7:28 PM14 h 5 min
August5:43 AM7:05 PM13 h 22 min
September6:02 AM6:26 PM12 h 24 min
October6:22 AM5:48 PM11 h 26 min
November6:47 AM5:21 PM10 h 33 min
December7:11 AM5:18 PM10 h 6 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).

What is the weather like in Cochise?

Cochise has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).

It gets about 12.4 inches (315 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Cochise 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 Cochise

The closest live webcam is Willcox, 18.5 miles NE of Cochise.

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Questions about Cochise

Where is Cochise, AZ?

Cochise is an unincorporated community in Cochise County, Arizona, 9.2 miles SW of Dragoon.

What county is Cochise in?

Cochise is in Cochise County, Arizona.

What is the ZIP code of Cochise, AZ?

The ZIP code for Cochise is 85606.

What is the nearest town to Cochise?

Dragoon, 9.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Cochise?

Yes. The closest is Willcox, 18.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Cochise?

June, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).

What is the coldest month in Cochise?

December, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Cochise?

About 12.4 inches (315 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Cochise?

Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Cochise?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Cochise have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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