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Maricopa County Weather Forecast

Maricopa County weather: 74°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 74°F now🕔 9:01 PM local📅 Best: February, March, April, May and November👥 4.5 million

7-day forecast for Maricopa County

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Mon, Oct 26☀️ Clear sky84° / 58°0%5 mph5
Tue, Oct 27☁️ Overcast86° / 55°0%6 mph5
Wed, Oct 28☁️ Overcast83° / 55°0%6 mph5
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast83° / 74°11%6 mph5
Fri, Oct 30🌦️ Light showers77° / 71°70% · 0,2 in11 mph3
Sat, Oct 31🌦️ Light drizzle79° / 69°38% · 0,0 in8 mph5
Sun, Nov 1🌧️ Showers75° / 63°74% · 0,8 in11 mph0

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

🌦️ 79° / 69°

Light drizzle · 38% rain · wind 8 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

🌧️ 75° / 63°

Showers · 74% rain · wind 11 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.7
Outdoors9.7
Beach day8.8
Swimming9.2
Hiking9.4
Running8.7
Cycling9.6
Camping9.6
Fishing8.5
Photography8.7
Stargazing10
Family time9.7
Driving9.6
Flying out9.5

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid July, August and September - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Maricopa County?

Maricopa County is a county in Arizona. Its coordinates are 33.4484, -112.074. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Maricopa County right now?

It is currently 74°F (23°C) with clear. Humidity is 30% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Maricopa County?

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

What time zone is Maricopa County in?

Maricopa County observes America/Phoenix (UTC-07:00). The local time is 9:02 PM.

How many people live in Maricopa County?

Maricopa County has a population of approximately 4.5 million.

What is the nearest airport to Maricopa County?

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 Maricopa County?

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.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 October 26, 2026 at 9:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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