Punkin Center, AZ

Unincorporated community in Gila County, Arizona

Punkin Center is a small unincorporated community in Gila County, Arizona. It is 2.1 miles S of Tonto Basin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 85553.

Punkin Center at a glance

State
Arizona
County
Gila County
ZIP code
85553
Nearest town
Tonto Basin (2.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Phoenix
Coordinates
33.8722, -111.3125

Weather in Punkin Center now

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Punkin Center weather by the hour

Punkin Center weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Punkin Center

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Punkin Center

What is the weather usually like in Punkin Center?

BSh
Hot semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°47°68°88°108°61°32°Jan66°36°Feb73°41°Mar80°47°Apr90°55°May101°63°Jun103°72°Jul101°71°Aug96°64°Sep85°51°Oct71°40°Nov60°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.1"Jan2.1"Feb1.8"Mar0.5"Apr0.4"May0.2"Jun1.2"Jul1.9"Aug1.2"Sep1.4"Oct1.3"Nov1.9"Dec

Best time to visit Punkin Center: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PUNKIN CTR, AZ US (USC00026840), adjusted for the elevation of Punkin Center.

Punkin Center weather month by month

January
61° 32°F
2.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
66° 36°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
73° 41°F
1.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
April
80° 47°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
90° 55°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
101° 63°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
103° 72°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
101° 71°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
96° 64°F
1.2 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
85° 51°F
1.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
71° 40°F
1.3 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
60° 32°F
1.9 in of rain · 3 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Punkin Center through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:28 AM5:40 PM10 h 12 min
February7:07 AM6:10 PM11 h 2 min
March6:33 AM6:34 PM12 h 0 min
April5:52 AM6:57 PM13 h 5 min
May5:22 AM7:20 PM13 h 58 min
June5:12 AM7:39 PM14 h 26 min
July5:24 AM7:38 PM14 h 13 min
August5:46 AM7:13 PM13 h 27 min
September6:07 AM6:33 PM12 h 25 min
October6:29 AM5:52 PM11 h 23 min
November6:56 AM5:23 PM10 h 26 min
December7:21 AM5:19 PM9 h 57 min

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

What is the weather like in Punkin Center?

Punkin Center has a hot semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 103°F (39°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 32°F (-0°C).

It gets about 16.0 inches (406 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Punkin Center 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 Punkin Center

The closest live webcam is Payson, 24.0 miles N of Punkin Center.

PaysonPayson · 24.0 mi NOn Windy
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PaysonPayson · 25.9 mi NOn Windy
Star ValleyStar Valley · 26.4 mi NOn Windy
Fountain HillsFountain Hills · 29.1 mi SWOn Windy
Fountain Hills › North-eastFountain Hills · 30.9 mi SWOn Windy
Fountain HillsFountain Hills · 31.0 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Punkin Center.

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Questions about Punkin Center

Where is Punkin Center, AZ?

Punkin Center is an unincorporated community in Gila County, Arizona, 2.1 miles S of Tonto Basin.

What county is Punkin Center in?

Punkin Center is in Gila County, Arizona.

What is the ZIP code of Punkin Center, AZ?

The ZIP code for Punkin Center is 85553.

What is the nearest town to Punkin Center?

Tonto Basin, 2.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Punkin Center?

Yes. The closest is Payson, 24.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Punkin Center?

July, with an average high of 103°F (39°C).

What is the coldest month in Punkin Center?

December, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).

How much does it rain in Punkin Center?

About 16.0 inches (406 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Punkin Center?

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

When is the best time to visit Punkin Center?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Punkin Center have?

Hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh).

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