Ruby, AZ

Unincorporated community in Pima County, Arizona

Ruby is a small unincorporated community in Pima County, Arizona. It is 8.5 miles NW of Arivaca, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 85601.

Ruby at a glance

State
Arizona
County
Pima County
ZIP code
85601
Nearest town
Arivaca (8.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Phoenix
Coordinates
31.4611, -111.2369

Weather in Ruby now

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Ruby weather by the hour

Ruby weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Ruby

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ruby

What is the weather usually like in Ruby?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°45°64°82°100°63°32°Jan66°34°Feb72°38°Mar78°42°Apr86°49°May95°59°Jun93°67°Jul91°66°Aug89°60°Sep81°48°Oct71°38°Nov63°32°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan1.1"Feb0.8"Mar0.3"Apr0.2"May0.5"Jun3.8"Jul3.4"Aug1.8"Sep1.1"Oct0.9"Nov1.0"Dec

Best time to visit Ruby: 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 Ruby.

Ruby weather month by month

January
63° 32°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
February
66° 34°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
72° 38°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
78° 42°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
86° 49°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
95° 59°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
93° 67°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
91° 66°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
89° 60°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
81° 48°F
1.1 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
71° 38°F
0.9 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
63° 32°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Ruby through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM5:45 PM10 h 22 min
February7:04 AM6:13 PM11 h 8 min
March6:33 AM6:34 PM12 h 1 min
April5:54 AM6:54 PM13 h 0 min
May5:27 AM7:15 PM13 h 48 min
June5:18 AM7:32 PM14 h 14 min
July5:29 AM7:32 PM14 h 2 min
August5:49 AM7:09 PM13 h 20 min
September6:08 AM6:32 PM12 h 24 min
October6:26 AM5:54 PM11 h 27 min
November6:51 AM5:27 PM10 h 35 min
December7:15 AM5:24 PM10 h 9 min

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

What is the weather like in Ruby?

Ruby 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 Ruby 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 Ruby

The closest live webcam is Otero › North: Peck Canyon North, 13.2 miles E of Ruby.

Otero › North: Peck Canyon NorthOtero · 13.2 mi EOn Windy
Otero › South: Peck Canyon SouthOtero · 13.2 mi EOn Windy
Otero › East: Rio Rico High School FarmOtero · 13.2 mi EOn Windy
OteroOtero · 13.4 mi EOn Windy
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Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ruby.

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Questions about Ruby

Where is Ruby, AZ?

Ruby is an unincorporated community in Pima County, Arizona, 8.5 miles NW of Arivaca.

What county is Ruby in?

Ruby is in Pima County, Arizona.

What is the ZIP code of Ruby, AZ?

The ZIP code for Ruby is 85601.

What is the nearest town to Ruby?

Arivaca, 8.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ruby?

Yes. The closest is Otero › North: Peck Canyon North, 13.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ruby?

June, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).

What is the coldest month in Ruby?

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

How much does it rain in Ruby?

About 16.0 inches (405 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Ruby?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Ruby?

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

What climate does Ruby have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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