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Maricopa County Weather Forecast

Maricopa County weather: 80°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 80°F now🕔 4:40 AM local📅 Best: February, March, April, May and November👥 4.5 million

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Active alerts for Maricopa County

⚠️Mon, Oct 5: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Oct 6: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Oct 7: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Oct 8: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Oct 9: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Oct 10: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Weather in Maricopa County right now

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80°F
Clear · feels like 76°F
Humidity33%
Wind10 mph ENE
Gusts22 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure977 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 42 mi
Air quality47 · Good
Sunrise6:25 AM
Sunset6:07 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 35%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:40 AM, Oct 5 local time.

⚠️Mon, Oct 5: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Oct 6: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Oct 7: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Oct 8: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Oct 9: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Oct 10: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

5 AM🌙80°0%11 mph
6 AM🌙80°0%12 mph
7 AM☀️80°0%11 mph
8 AM☀️83°0%13 mph
9 AM☀️87°0%14 mph
10 AM☀️90°0%13 mph
11 AM☀️93°0%12 mph
12 PM☀️95°0%10 mph
1 PM☀️96°0%9 mph
2 PM☀️97°1%8 mph
3 PM☀️98°1%8 mph
4 PM☀️98°1%7 mph
5 PM☀️97°1%6 mph
6 PM☀️93°1%4 mph
7 PM🌙89°1%3 mph
8 PM🌙86°1%5 mph
9 PM🌙84°1%4 mph
10 PM🌙82°1%5 mph
11 PM🌙80°1%4 mph
12 AM🌙79°1%4 mph
1 AM🌙78°1%2 mph
2 AM🌙77°1%2 mph
3 AM🌙75°1%4 mph
4 AM🌙75°1%5 mph

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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 80°F (27°C) with clear. Humidity is 33% and wind is 10 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 4:40 AM.

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 5, 2026 at 4:40 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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