Desert Ridge, AZ
Unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona
Desert Ridge is a small unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is 5.3 miles NE of Scottsdale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 85254.
Desert Ridge at a glance
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Maricopa County
- ZIP code
- 85254
- Nearest town
- Scottsdale (5.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Coordinates
- 33.6342, -111.9308
Weather in Desert Ridge now
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Desert Ridge weather by the hour
Desert Ridge weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Desert Ridge.
This week in Desert Ridge
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Desert Ridge
What is the weather usually like in Desert Ridge?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 104°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 42°F average low
- 8.7 inprecipitation per year · 222 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Desert Ridge: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SCOTTSDALE MUNI AP, AZ US (USW00003192), adjusted for the elevation of Desert Ridge.
Desert Ridge weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Desert Ridge through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 13 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 | 5:25 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 7:40 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| August | 5:48 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 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Desert Ridge?
Desert Ridge 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 42°F (6°C).
It gets about 8.7 inches (222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Desert Ridge 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 Ridge
The closest live webcam is Phoenix, 1.7 miles N of Desert Ridge.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Desert Ridge.
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- Windsong0.6 mi N
- Sunset Ridge I1.1 mi SW
- Desert Wind II2.1 mi S
- Hyde Park2.3 mi SW
- Buenavante2.5 mi S
- Shadow Ridge II2.6 mi W
- Santiago2.6 mi W
- The Covey3.0 mi W
- Sweetwater Ranch3.2 mi SE
- Cobblestone Square3.3 mi SW
- Woodleaf II3.4 mi SW
- Rancho Santa Fe3.5 mi W
- Orangetree Estates3.8 mi SW
- Sandalwood3.9 mi W
Questions about Desert Ridge
Where is Desert Ridge, AZ?
Desert Ridge is an unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona, 5.3 miles NE of Scottsdale.
What county is Desert Ridge in?
Desert Ridge is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the ZIP code of Desert Ridge, AZ?
The ZIP code for Desert Ridge is 85254.
What is the nearest town to Desert Ridge?
Scottsdale, 5.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Desert Ridge?
Yes. The closest is Phoenix, 1.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Desert Ridge?
July, with an average high of 104°F (40°C).
What is the coldest month in Desert Ridge?
December, with an average low of 42°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Desert Ridge?
About 8.7 inches (222 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Desert Ridge?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Desert Ridge?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Desert Ridge have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
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