Otero, AZ
Unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Otero is a small unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It is 2.7 miles SE of Rio Rico, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 85648.
Otero at a glance
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- ZIP code
- 85648
- Nearest town
- Rio Rico (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Coordinates
- 31.5306, -111.0142
Weather in Otero now
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Otero weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Otero.
This week in Otero
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Otero
What is the weather usually like in Otero?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 95°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 32°F average low
- 16.0 inprecipitation per year · 405 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Otero: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TUMACACORI NM, AZ US (USC00028865), adjusted for the elevation of Otero.
Otero weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Otero through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 6:32 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 5:53 AM | 6:54 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 5:26 AM | 7:14 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 5:17 AM | 7:31 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 7:31 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 5:48 AM | 7:08 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 6:07 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:26 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Otero?
Otero has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).
It gets about 16.0 inches (405 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is May.
The best time to visit Otero 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 Otero
The closest live webcam is Otero, 0.6 miles W of Otero.
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Questions about Otero
Where is Otero, AZ?
Otero is an unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, 2.7 miles SE of Rio Rico.
What county is Otero in?
Otero is in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
What is the ZIP code of Otero, AZ?
The ZIP code for Otero is 85648.
What is the nearest town to Otero?
Rio Rico, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Otero?
Yes. The closest is Otero, 0.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Otero?
June, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Otero?
December, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Otero?
About 16.0 inches (405 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Otero?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Otero?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Otero have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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