Desert Highlands, AZ
Unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona
Desert Highlands is a small unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is 2.7 miles SE of Scottsdale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 85266.
Desert Highlands at a glance
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Maricopa County
- ZIP code
- 85266
- Nearest town
- Scottsdale (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Coordinates
- 33.7194, -111.8819
Weather in Desert Highlands now
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Desert Highlands weather by the hour
Desert Highlands weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Desert Highlands.
This week in Desert Highlands
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Desert Highlands
What is the weather usually like in Desert Highlands?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 99°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 42°F average low
- 11.6 inprecipitation per year · 295 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Desert Highlands: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PINNACLE PEAK, AZ US (USC00026603), adjusted for the elevation of Desert Highlands.
Desert Highlands weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Desert Highlands through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:36 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 5:55 AM | 6:59 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:24 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 5:26 AM | 7:40 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 5:48 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:09 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:31 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Desert Highlands?
Desert Highlands has a hot semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 99°F (37°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 42°F (6°C).
It gets about 11.6 inches (295 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Desert Highlands 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 Desert Highlands
The closest live webcam is Scottsdale, 4.7 miles S of Desert Highlands.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Desert Highlands.
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Map of Desert Highlands, AZ
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Other communities near Desert Highlands
- Happy Valley Ranch1.0 mi W
- Reata Pass2.4 mi NE
- Reata Pass2.4 mi NE
- Currys Corner2.8 mi SW
- Windsong5.9 mi SW
- Basking Ridge6.3 mi SW
- Desert Ridge6.5 mi SW
- Sunset Ridge I7.4 mi SW
- Sweetwater Ranch8.0 mi S
- Taliesin West8.1 mi S
- Desert Wind II8.3 mi S
- Hyde Park8.4 mi SW
- Shadow Ridge II8.4 mi SW
- Rancho Santa Fe8.5 mi SW
- Santiago8.6 mi SW
Questions about Desert Highlands
Where is Desert Highlands, AZ?
Desert Highlands is an unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona, 2.7 miles SE of Scottsdale.
What county is Desert Highlands in?
Desert Highlands is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the ZIP code of Desert Highlands, AZ?
The ZIP code for Desert Highlands is 85266.
What is the nearest town to Desert Highlands?
Scottsdale, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Desert Highlands?
Yes. The closest is Scottsdale, 4.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Desert Highlands?
July, with an average high of 99°F (37°C).
What is the coldest month in Desert Highlands?
December, with an average low of 42°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Desert Highlands?
About 11.6 inches (295 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Desert Highlands?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Desert Highlands?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Desert Highlands have?
Hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh).
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