Sweetwater, AZ
Unincorporated community in Pima County, Arizona
Sweetwater is a small unincorporated community in Pima County, Arizona. It is 10.0 miles S of Ali Chuk, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 85341.
Sweetwater at a glance
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Pima County
- ZIP code
- 85341
- Nearest town
- Ali Chuk (10.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Coordinates
- 31.9608, -112.5833
Weather in Sweetwater now
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Sweetwater weather by the hour
Sweetwater weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sweetwater.
This week in Sweetwater
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sweetwater
What is the weather usually like in Sweetwater?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 104°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 41°F average low
- 9.3 inprecipitation per year · 236 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sweetwater: January to March and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ORGAN PIPE CACTUS NM, AZ US (USC00026132), adjusted for the elevation of Sweetwater.
Sweetwater weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sweetwater through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 6:38 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 5:59 AM | 7:00 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 7:39 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 7:38 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 5:53 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:13 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:32 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Sweetwater?
Sweetwater has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 104°F (40°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 41°F (5°C).
It gets about 9.3 inches (236 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Sweetwater is January to March 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 Sweetwater
The closest live webcam is Pima: Arizona - Kitt Peak - Observatory, 56.9 miles E of Sweetwater.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sweetwater.
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Questions about Sweetwater
Where is Sweetwater, AZ?
Sweetwater is an unincorporated community in Pima County, Arizona, 10.0 miles S of Ali Chuk.
What county is Sweetwater in?
Sweetwater is in Pima County, Arizona.
What is the ZIP code of Sweetwater, AZ?
The ZIP code for Sweetwater is 85341.
What is the nearest town to Sweetwater?
Ali Chuk, 10.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sweetwater?
Yes. The closest is Pima: Arizona - Kitt Peak - Observatory, 56.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sweetwater?
July, with an average high of 104°F (40°C).
What is the coldest month in Sweetwater?
December, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Sweetwater?
About 9.3 inches (236 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Sweetwater?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sweetwater?
January to March and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sweetwater have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
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