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Apache Junction

Apache Junction is a town in Arizona, United States, 1,722 ft above sea level. It has a population of about 38,499 (2020). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now71°F
Best timeJan · Mar · Nov
Population38,499
Local time19:43
33.42° N, 111.55° WElevation 1,722 ftUTC−7 · Mountain Standard Time
Postal code85178
The year in Apache Junctionweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low89° / 59°
Rain this month19mm
Best timeJan · Mar · Nov

Best: Jan · Mar · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Apache Junction at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Mar · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month105°F

Average high in July

Coolest month41°F

Average low in December

Wettest monthJuly

28 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 14 km

Weather in Apache Junction

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
71°F

Showers · wind 2 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct79°67°8.1 mm
Fri23 Oct79°61°
Sat24 Oct75°60°2.7 mm
Sun25 Oct79°58°
Mon26 Oct82°58°
Tue27 Oct84°59°
Wed28 Oct81°57°
Thu29 Oct82°61°
Fri30 Oct81°62°
Sat31 Oct79°61°

When to go to Apache Junction

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score908993785956293243669388
High67°70°77°85°93°103°105°104°99°89°76°66°
Low41°43°48°53°61°70°78°77°71°59°48°41°
Rain (mm)3533351252283822192233
Wet days45321112116335

What's on in Apache Junction

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Apache Junction

All monuments

Outdoors around Apache Junction

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Gold Canyon Golf ResortGolf courses
1 km
Superstition Mountain GolfGolf courses
2.8 km
Canyon Vistas RV ResortCamp sites
4 km
Superstition ButtesCamp sites
4.1 km
Eastmark Splash PadWater parks
8.3 km
Freemont Aquatic ComplexWater parks
12 km
The Scuba ShopDive site
18 km

Nature around Apache Junction

Nature in United States

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Apache Junction

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Apache Junction

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Apache Junction from above

Postal code

85178

Getting to Apache Junction

Mesa Gateway AirportAZA
15 km
Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPHX
42 km
Tucson International AirportTUS
156 km

Places near Apache Junction

Places with a climate like Apache Junction

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Apache Junction?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, March and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Apache Junction.
What is the hottest month in Apache Junction?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 105°F and lows of 78°F.
What is the coldest month in Apache Junction?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 66°F and lows of 41°F.
What is the rainiest month in Apache Junction?
July is the wettest month with about 1.1 in of precipitation on 12 wet days.
What is the postal code of Apache Junction?
The postal code of Apache Junction is 85178.