El Rio, AZ
Unincorporated community in Pima County, Arizona
El Rio is a small unincorporated community in Pima County, Arizona. It is 3.0 miles SE of South Tucson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 85701.
El Rio at a glance
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Pima County
- ZIP code
- 85701
- Nearest town
- South Tucson (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Coordinates
- 32.2353, -110.9889
Weather in El Rio now
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El Rio weather by the hour
El Rio weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of El Rio.
This week in El Rio
Sunrise, sunset and moon in El Rio
What is the weather usually like in El Rio?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 101°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 39°F average low
- 10.8 inprecipitation per year · 273 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit El Rio: February to April and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TUCSON U OF A #1, AZ US (USC00028817), adjusted for the elevation of El Rio.
El Rio weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in El Rio through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 6:32 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 5:53 AM | 6:54 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 5:24 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 7:33 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 5:26 AM | 7:33 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 5:47 AM | 7:09 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:06 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:26 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in El Rio?
El Rio has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 101°F (39°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 10.8 inches (273 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is May.
The best time to visit El Rio is February to April and 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 El Rio
The closest live webcam is Tucson: Barrio Hollywood, 0.3 miles E of El Rio.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from El Rio.
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Map of El Rio, AZ
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- Stockham2.9 mi N
- Pueblo Gardens4.0 mi SE
- Jaynes4.8 mi NW
- Oracle Foothills Estates4.9 mi NE
- Polvo5.8 mi SE
- Valley View5.9 mi N
- Orange Grove Estates6.6 mi NW
- Emery Park6.8 mi S
- Oracle Place Shopping Center7.0 mi N
- Tucson Country Club Estates7.8 mi E
- Vandenberg Village8.1 mi SE
- Skyline Bel Aire Estates8.3 mi NE
Questions about El Rio
Where is El Rio, AZ?
El Rio is an unincorporated community in Pima County, Arizona, 3.0 miles SE of South Tucson.
What county is El Rio in?
El Rio is in Pima County, Arizona.
What is the ZIP code of El Rio, AZ?
The ZIP code for El Rio is 85701.
What is the nearest town to El Rio?
South Tucson, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near El Rio?
Yes. The closest is Tucson: Barrio Hollywood, 0.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in El Rio?
June, with an average high of 101°F (39°C).
What is the coldest month in El Rio?
December, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in El Rio?
About 10.8 inches (273 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in El Rio?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit El Rio?
February to April and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does El Rio have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
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