Sunflower, AZ
Unincorporated community in Gila County, Arizona
Sunflower is a small unincorporated community in Gila County, Arizona. It is 9.6 miles E of Tonto Basin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 85263.
Sunflower at a glance
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Gila County
- ZIP code
- 85263
- Nearest town
- Tonto Basin (9.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Coordinates
- 33.8642, -111.4669
Weather in Sunflower now
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Sunflower weather by the hour
Sunflower weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunflower.
This week in Sunflower
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunflower
What is the weather usually like in Sunflower?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 103°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 32°F average low
- 16.0 inprecipitation per year · 406 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunflower: 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 Sunflower.
Sunflower weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunflower through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 6:34 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 5:53 AM | 6:58 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:23 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 7:39 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 7:38 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 5:46 AM | 7:13 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September | 6:08 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:29 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Sunflower?
Sunflower 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 Sunflower 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 Sunflower
The closest live webcam is Fountain Hills, 23.1 miles SW of Sunflower.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunflower.
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Questions about Sunflower
Where is Sunflower, AZ?
Sunflower is an unincorporated community in Gila County, Arizona, 9.6 miles E of Tonto Basin.
What county is Sunflower in?
Sunflower is in Gila County, Arizona.
What is the ZIP code of Sunflower, AZ?
The ZIP code for Sunflower is 85263.
What is the nearest town to Sunflower?
Tonto Basin, 9.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunflower?
Yes. The closest is Fountain Hills, 23.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunflower?
July, with an average high of 103°F (39°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunflower?
December, with an average low of 32°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Sunflower?
About 16.0 inches (406 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Sunflower?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sunflower?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunflower have?
Hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh).
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