The Citadel, AZ

Unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona

The Citadel is a small unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is 2.8 miles S of Glendale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 85302.

The Citadel at a glance

State
Arizona
County
Maricopa County
ZIP code
85302
Nearest town
Glendale (2.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Phoenix
Coordinates
33.5722, -112.2014

Weather in The Citadel now

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The Citadel weather by the hour

The Citadel weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in The Citadel

Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Citadel

What is the weather usually like in The Citadel?

BWh
Hot desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

35°54°73°91°110°65°41°Jan69°44°Feb76°49°Mar84°55°Apr93°64°May102°72°Jun105°80°Jul104°79°Aug98°73°Sep87°60°Oct74°48°Nov64°40°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.3"Feb1.0"Mar0.3"Apr0.1"May0.0"Jun0.8"Jul1.0"Aug0.7"Sep0.6"Oct0.6"Nov0.9"Dec

Best time to visit The Citadel: February to April and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station YOUNGTOWN, AZ US (USC00029634), adjusted for the elevation of The Citadel.

The Citadel weather month by month

January
65° 41°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
69° 44°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
76° 49°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
84° 55°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
93° 64°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
June
102° 72°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
105° 80°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
104° 79°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
98° 73°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
87° 60°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
74° 48°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
64° 40°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in The Citadel through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:31 AM5:45 PM10 h 13 min
February7:11 AM6:14 PM11 h 3 min
March6:37 AM6:37 PM12 h 0 min
April5:56 AM7:01 PM13 h 4 min
May5:26 AM7:23 PM13 h 57 min
June5:16 AM7:41 PM14 h 25 min
July5:28 AM7:41 PM14 h 12 min
August5:50 AM7:16 PM13 h 26 min
September6:11 AM6:36 PM12 h 25 min
October6:32 AM5:56 PM11 h 23 min
November6:59 AM5:27 PM10 h 27 min
December7:24 AM5:23 PM9 h 59 min

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

What is the weather like in The Citadel?

The Citadel has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 105°F (41°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 40°F (5°C).

It gets about 8.3 inches (212 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.

The best time to visit The Citadel is February to April 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 The Citadel

The closest live webcam is Peoria: Sr 51 N of McDowell, 2.5 miles NW of The Citadel.

Peoria: Sr 51 N of McDowellPeoria · 2.5 mi NWOn Windy
PeoriaPeoria · 3.2 mi WOn Windy
Peoria › South: State Farm stadiumPeoria · 3.2 mi WOn Windy
Peoria: Loop 101 SouthPeoria · 3.4 mi WOn Windy
PeoriaPeoria · 3.4 mi WOn Windy
PeoriaPeoria · 3.6 mi NWOn Windy
Peoria: Loop 101 South @ ThunderbirdPeoria · 3.6 mi NWOn Windy
Peoria › North-east: Cabot Commerce CenterPeoria · 3.7 mi NWOn Windy
PeoriaPeoria · 3.7 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Citadel.

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Map of The Citadel, AZ

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Questions about The Citadel

Where is The Citadel, AZ?

The Citadel is an unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona, 2.8 miles S of Glendale.

What county is The Citadel in?

The Citadel is in Maricopa County, Arizona.

What is the ZIP code of The Citadel, AZ?

The ZIP code for The Citadel is 85302.

What is the nearest town to The Citadel?

Glendale, 2.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near The Citadel?

Yes. The closest is Peoria: Sr 51 N of McDowell, 2.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in The Citadel?

July, with an average high of 105°F (41°C).

What is the coldest month in The Citadel?

December, with an average low of 40°F (5°C).

How much does it rain in The Citadel?

About 8.3 inches (212 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in The Citadel?

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

When is the best time to visit The Citadel?

February to April and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does The Citadel have?

Hot desert (Köppen BWh).

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