City in Arizona

Phoenix Map

Interactive map of Phoenix with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☀️ 111°F now🕔 4:32 PM local📅 Best: February, March, April, May and November👥 1.7 million

Summary

Phoenix is a city in Arizona. Phoenix is known for Desert sun and Sonoran hiking. It has a population of about 1.7 million.

Right now it is 111°F (44°C) in Phoenix with clear sky. It feels like 110°F. Today runs from 91°F to 111°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Phoenix is February, March, April, May and November. The climate is hot and arid. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 107°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 43°F.

The closest major airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 4 mi away. Nearby highlights include Saguaro National Park, Slide Rock State Park, Petrified Forest National Park and Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 111°F is 4.1°F above the 107°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Phoenix today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Phoenix

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Coordinates: 33°26′54.2″N 112°4′26.4″W (33.4484, -112.074)

Quick facts about Phoenix

TypeCity
StateArizona
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates33°26′54.2″N 112°4′26.4″W (33.4484, -112.074)
Population1.650.000
Known forDesert sun and Sonoran hiking
Local time4:32 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsFebruary, March, April, May and November
ClimateHot and arid

Maps of each airport in Phoenix

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Maps of each zip / postal code in Phoenix

1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas

Maps of each area code in Phoenix

1 area codes mapped in this atlas

Neighboring cities in Arizona

Sorted by distance from Phoenix.

Getting to Phoenix

By road, from nearby cities
  • Sedona · 100 mi · roughly 2.3 h driving
  • Tucson · 106 mi · roughly 2.4 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Phoenix

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPHX4 miPhoenix
Harry Reid International AirportLAS252 miLas Vegas
San Diego International AirportSAN300 miSan Diego

Things to do in Phoenix

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Phoenix.

Explore Phoenix

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Phoenix?

Phoenix is a city in Arizona. Its coordinates are 33.4484, -112.074. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Phoenix right now?

It is currently 111°F (44°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 14% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Phoenix?

February, March, April, May and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Phoenix, which has a hot and arid climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Phoenix in?

Phoenix observes America/Phoenix (UTC-07:00). The local time is 4:32 PM.

How many people live in Phoenix?

Phoenix has a population of approximately 1.7 million.

What is the nearest airport to Phoenix?

The closest airports are Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 4 mi away, Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 252 mi away and San Diego International Airport (SAN), 300 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Phoenix?

Popular options include Saguaro National Park, Slide Rock State Park, Petrified Forest National Park, Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Colorado River and Grand Canyon National Park.

What places are in Phoenix?

Phoenix covers 3 places in this atlas, including Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, ZIP Code 85004 and Area Code 602.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 4:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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