Lizard, AZ

Unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona

Lizard is a small unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is 2.6 miles N of Sun City West, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 85378.

Lizard at a glance

State
Arizona
County
Maricopa County
ZIP code
85378
Nearest town
Sun City West (2.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Phoenix
Coordinates
33.6353, -112.3444

Weather in Lizard now

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Lizard weather by the hour

Lizard weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Lizard

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lizard

What is the weather usually like in Lizard?

BWh
Hot desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

35°54°73°91°110°65°41°Jan69°44°Feb76°49°Mar84°55°Apr93°64°May102°72°Jun105°80°Jul104°79°Aug98°73°Sep87°60°Oct74°48°Nov64°40°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.3"Feb1.0"Mar0.3"Apr0.1"May0.0"Jun0.8"Jul1.0"Aug0.7"Sep0.6"Oct0.6"Nov0.9"Dec

Best time to visit Lizard: February to April and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station YOUNGTOWN, AZ US (USC00029634), adjusted for the elevation of Lizard.

Lizard weather month by month

January
65° 41°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
69° 44°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
76° 49°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
84° 55°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
93° 64°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
June
102° 72°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
105° 80°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
104° 79°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
98° 73°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
87° 60°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
74° 48°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
64° 40°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Lizard through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:32 AM5:45 PM10 h 13 min
February7:11 AM6:15 PM11 h 3 min
March6:37 AM6:38 PM12 h 0 min
April5:57 AM7:01 PM13 h 4 min
May5:27 AM7:24 PM13 h 57 min
June5:17 AM7:42 PM14 h 25 min
July5:29 AM7:41 PM14 h 12 min
August5:50 AM7:17 PM13 h 26 min
September6:11 AM6:37 PM12 h 25 min
October6:33 AM5:56 PM11 h 23 min
November7:00 AM5:27 PM10 h 27 min
December7:25 AM5:24 PM9 h 58 min

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

What is the weather like in Lizard?

Lizard has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 105°F (41°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 40°F (5°C).

It gets about 8.3 inches (212 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Lizard 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 Lizard

The closest live webcam is Sun City West, 3.5 miles NW of Lizard.

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Questions about Lizard

Where is Lizard, AZ?

Lizard is an unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona, 2.6 miles N of Sun City West.

What county is Lizard in?

Lizard is in Maricopa County, Arizona.

What is the ZIP code of Lizard, AZ?

The ZIP code for Lizard is 85378.

What is the nearest town to Lizard?

Sun City West, 2.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Lizard?

Yes. The closest is Sun City West, 3.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Lizard?

July, with an average high of 105°F (41°C).

What is the coldest month in Lizard?

December, with an average low of 40°F (5°C).

How much does it rain in Lizard?

About 8.3 inches (212 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Lizard?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Lizard?

February to April and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Lizard have?

Hot desert (Köppen BWh).

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