The Lakes, AZ
Unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona
The Lakes is a small unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is 1.4 miles NW of Tempe, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 85283.
The Lakes at a glance
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Maricopa County
- ZIP code
- 85283
- Nearest town
- Tempe (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Coordinates
- 33.3711, -111.9194
Weather in The Lakes now
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The Lakes weather by the hour
The Lakes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Lakes.
This week in The Lakes
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Lakes
What is the weather usually like in The Lakes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 106°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 38°F average low
- 8.8 inprecipitation per year · 223 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Lakes: January to March and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TEMPE ASU, AZ US (USC00028499), adjusted for the elevation of The Lakes.
The Lakes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Lakes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 14 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:36 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 5:55 AM | 6:59 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| June | 5:16 AM | 7:40 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 7:39 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| August | 5:49 AM | 7:14 PM | 13 h 25 min |
| September | 6:10 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:31 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 24 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in The Lakes?
The Lakes has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 106°F (41°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 8.8 inches (223 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June.
The best time to visit The Lakes 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 The Lakes
The closest live webcam is Tempe, 1.0 miles N of The Lakes.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Lakes.
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Map of The Lakes, AZ
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Other communities near The Lakes
- The Landings0.7 mi SE
- Renaissance1.4 mi S
- Renaissance1.4 mi S
- Dusk File1.6 mi S
- Helena1.7 mi SW
- Tempe Royal Palms1.8 mi SE
- Knoell East2.0 mi E
- Heatherbrook2.3 mi SE
- Dobson Shores2.3 mi E
- Rancho Tempe Family and Adult Mobile Home Park2.4 mi W
- Raintree2.5 mi S
- Raintree2.5 mi S
- Estates La Colina2.5 mi SE
- Dobson Ranch2.6 mi E
- Orangetree2.8 mi SE
Questions about The Lakes
Where is The Lakes, AZ?
The Lakes is an unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona, 1.4 miles NW of Tempe.
What county is The Lakes in?
The Lakes is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the ZIP code of The Lakes, AZ?
The ZIP code for The Lakes is 85283.
What is the nearest town to The Lakes?
Tempe, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Lakes?
Yes. The closest is Tempe, 1.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Lakes?
July, with an average high of 106°F (41°C).
What is the coldest month in The Lakes?
December, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in The Lakes?
About 8.8 inches (223 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in The Lakes?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit The Lakes?
January to March and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Lakes have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
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