National park in Arizona

Saguaro National Park Map

Interactive map of Saguaro National Park with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 93°F now🕔 11:32 AM local📅 Best: February, March, April and May

Summary

Saguaro National Park is a national park in Arizona. Saguaro National Park is a US national park known for giant saguaro cactus forests.

Right now it is 93°F (34°C) in Saguaro National Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 93°F. Today runs from 80°F to 106°F. Chance of precipitation is 18%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Saguaro National Park is February, March, April and May. The climate is hot and arid. January, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. June is the warmest month with average highs near 101°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 39°F.

The closest major airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 93 mi away. Nearby highlights include Slide Rock State Park and Petrified Forest National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 106°F is 5.8°F above the 100°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. driving is the strongest bet in Saguaro National Park today at 9.2/10. 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 Saguaro National Park

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Coordinates: 32°17′48.1″N 111°9′59.8″W (32.2967, -111.1666)

Quick facts about Saguaro National Park

TypeNational park
StateArizona
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates32°17′48.1″N 111°9′59.8″W (32.2967, -111.1666)
Established1994
Known forgiant saguaro cactus forests
Local time11:32 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsFebruary, March, April and May
ClimateHot and arid

Neighboring national parks in Arizona

Sorted by distance from Saguaro National Park.

Getting to Saguaro National Park

By road, from nearby cities
  • Tucson · 12 mi · roughly 17 min driving
  • Phoenix · 95 mi · roughly 2.2 h driving
  • Sedona · 181 mi · roughly 4.2 h driving

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

Airports near Saguaro National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPHX93 miPhoenix

Things to do in Saguaro National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Saguaro National Park.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Saguaro National Park?

Saguaro National Park is a national park in Arizona. Its coordinates are 32.2967, -111.1666. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Saguaro National Park right now?

It is currently 93°F (34°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 26% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Saguaro National Park?

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

What time zone is Saguaro National Park in?

Saguaro National Park observes America/Phoenix (UTC-07:00). The local time is 11:32 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Saguaro National Park?

The closest airports are Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 93 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Saguaro National Park?

Popular options include Slide Rock State Park and Petrified Forest National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - 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 23, 2026 at 11:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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