Cactus, CA

Unincorporated community in Imperial County, California

Cactus is a small unincorporated community in Imperial County, California. It is 16.5 miles SE of Donovan Estates, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 92283.

Cactus at a glance

State
California
County
Imperial County
ZIP code
92283
Nearest town
Donovan Estates (16.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
32.8622, -114.8961

Weather in Cactus now

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Cactus weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Cactus

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cactus

What is the weather usually like in Cactus?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

39°58°77°95°114°71°45°Jan75°47°Feb82°52°Mar89°56°Apr97°62°May106°69°Jun109°76°Jul109°77°Aug104°69°Sep93°59°Oct79°50°Nov69°44°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.3"Feb0.4"Mar0.1"Apr0.1"May0.0"Jun0.3"Jul0.3"Aug0.1"Sep0.2"Oct0.3"Nov0.8"Dec

Best time to visit Cactus: January to March and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station YUMA QUARTERMASTER DEPOT, AZ US (USC00029656), adjusted for the elevation of Cactus.

Cactus weather month by month

January
71° 45°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
February
75° 47°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
March
82° 52°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
89° 56°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
May
97° 62°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
June
106° 69°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
109° 76°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
109° 77°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
104° 69°F
0.1 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
93° 59°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
November
79° 50°F
0.3 in of rain · under 1 wet day
December
69° 44°F
0.8 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Cactus through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:40 AM4:57 PM10 h 16 min
February6:21 AM5:26 PM11 h 5 min
March6:48 AM6:48 PM12 h 0 min
April6:08 AM7:11 PM13 h 2 min
May5:38 AM7:33 PM13 h 54 min
June5:29 AM7:50 PM14 h 21 min
July5:41 AM7:50 PM14 h 9 min
August6:01 AM7:26 PM13 h 24 min
September6:22 AM6:47 PM12 h 24 min
October6:42 AM6:07 PM11 h 25 min
November6:08 AM4:39 PM10 h 30 min
December6:33 AM4:36 PM10 h 2 min

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

What is the weather like in Cactus?

Cactus has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 109°F (43°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 44°F (6°C).

It gets about 3.2 inches (81 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Cactus 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 Cactus

The closest live webcam is Yuma, 28.5 miles SE of Cactus.

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Questions about Cactus

Where is Cactus, CA?

Cactus is an unincorporated community in Imperial County, California, 16.5 miles SE of Donovan Estates.

What county is Cactus in?

Cactus is in Imperial County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Cactus, CA?

The ZIP code for Cactus is 92283.

What is the nearest town to Cactus?

Donovan Estates, 16.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Cactus?

Yes. The closest is Yuma, 28.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Cactus?

July, with an average high of 109°F (43°C).

What is the coldest month in Cactus?

December, with an average low of 44°F (6°C).

How much does it rain in Cactus?

About 3.2 inches (81 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Cactus?

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

When is the best time to visit Cactus?

January to March and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Cactus have?

Hot desert (Köppen BWh).

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