Maricopa County Weather Forecast
Maricopa County weather: 107°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 107° / 93°
Light drizzle · 35% rain · wind 13 mph
🌧️ 105° / 83°
Showers · 48% rain · wind 17 mph
Best time to go outside today
7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 5.6/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
Active alerts for Maricopa County
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 26 at 11:24AM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ
Air Quality Alert issued August 26 at 11:20AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ
Air Quality Alert issued August 25 at 9:17AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Issued by NWS Phoenix AZ
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- 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 107°F (42°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 14% and wind is 4 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 7:06 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 26, 2026 at 7:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
