Queen Creek weather by month
Average highs run from 67°F in January to 105°F in July, and January nights average 43°F. It gets 13 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 168 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are November to April.
Best time to visit Queen Creek
For comfortable weather, go in November to April. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F | 43°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| February | 70°F | 44°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| March | 77°F | 48°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| April | 85°F | 53°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| May | 93°F | 60°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 23 | 0 | hot |
| June | 103°F | 69°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 29 | 0 | very hot |
| July | 105°F | 77°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 31 | 0 | very hot |
| August | 104°F | 76°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 31 | 0 | very hot |
| September | 99°F | 71°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 29 | 0 | very hot |
| October | 88°F | 60°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 15 | 0 | hot |
| November | 76°F | 50°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 1 | 1 | mild |
| December | 66°F | 42°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 3 | mild |
| Year | 86°F avg | 58°F avg | 12.6 in | 0.0 in | 24 | 168 | 8 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Apache Junction 5 NE, AZ (USC00020288), 17.2 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Queen Creek
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 57m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 21m. The earliest sunset comes around November 30 (5:18 pm) and the latest around June 22 (7:39 pm). The sun never sets after 8 pm here.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 am | 5:42 pm | 10h 12m |
| February | 7:10 am | 6:11 pm | 11h 01m |
| March | 6:36 am | 6:34 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 5:56 am | 6:57 pm | 13h 01m |
| May | 5:26 am | 7:19 pm | 13h 53m |
| June | 5:17 am | 7:37 pm | 14h 20m |
| July | 5:28 am | 7:36 pm | 14h 08m |
| August | 5:49 am | 7:11 pm | 13h 22m |
| September | 6:10 am | 6:32 pm | 12h 22m |
| October | 6:31 am | 5:52 pm | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:57 am | 5:24 pm | 10h 26m |
| December | 7:23 am | 5:20 pm | 9h 58m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Queen Creek with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Mountain Standard Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Queen Creek getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.7°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Queen Creek.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Queen Creek?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 105°F and an average low of 77°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Queen Creek?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 42°F and highs of 66°F.
What is the rainiest month in Queen Creek?
February gets the most precipitation, 1.7 inches on average. June is the driest at 0.1 inches.
Does it snow in Queen Creek?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Queen Creek?
For comfortable weather, November to April. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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