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Drexel Heights, Arizona Weather

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Drexel Heights weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Drexel Heights, AZ
Sunday, July 5 at 7:01 AM
82
°
Partly Cloudy
Feels like
77°
Humidity
11%
Wind
1 mph
Sunrise
10:23 PM
Sunset
12:34 PM
Drexel Heights, AZ
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastDrexel Heights, AZ: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 78 to 106 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 78°H 106°
Drexel Heights, AZ
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Overcast
    10%
    —
    106°78°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Overcast
    —
    —
    106°78°0°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Drizzle
    10%
    —
    106°85°0°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Light Drizzle
    14%
    —
    106°83°0°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Showers
    26%
    —
    105°78°-1°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Light Drizzle
    26%
    —
    101°78°-4°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Drizzle
    24%
    —
    100°78°-1°
Drexel Heights, AZ
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°70°93°115°12a6a12p6pnow 78°high 106°low 78°
Drexel Heights, AZ
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NW
321° · backing 151°
Direction
NW
321°
Sustained
1
mph
Gust
1
mph
Peak 24h
20
avg 6
Beaufort · 1 · LIGHT AIR
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 6 · pk 20 @ 9:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 174SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Drexel Heights, AZ
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
921.6
+0.5 mb in 3h · steady · 27.21 inHg
Now
921.6
mb
3h
+0.5
mb
12h
-1.3
mb
24h
-2.4
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 921–926
915920925930935-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW926.1920.6921.1
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
Drexel Heights, AZ
Air quality
42
AQI
Good
→-2 in 6h

AQI 42 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 14.2 µg/m³, PM10 at 33.6 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERModerate
14.2μg/m³
PM 10Good
34μg/m³
NO₂Good
5μg/m³
OzoneModerate
68μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.1

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 32 now. With UV 0.3 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 8 around 1 PM.

Present
AQI 32
UV peak
0.3 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
clear
Projected peak
AQI 8

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 14.2 µg/m³, PM10 at 33.6 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.42
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
background

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Drexel Heights, AZ
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
63%
PARTLY CLOUDY
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
183.5mi
UNLIMITED
185 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
14:01 UTC · Drexel Heights, AZ · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
14:01 UTC · Drexel Heights, AZ · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Drexel Heights, AZ
Satellite · infrared · animated
Drexel Heights, AZ
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Drexel Heights, AZ
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
4:56 AM
Sunrise
10:23 PM
Daylight
14h 11m
Sunset
12:34 PM
Civil dusk
8:03 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Drexel Heights, AZ
The moon
Waning Gibbous
72% illuminated
Moonrise
10:39 PM
Moonset
10:42 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Drexel Heights, AZ
Microseason
Jul 1–5

The monsoon settles in

insect
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Drexel Heights at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 82°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: February 28 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

16-Day Forecast — Drexel Heights

  1. Sun106°78°10%
  2. Mon106°78°3%
  3. Tue106°85°10%
  4. Wed106°83°14%
  5. Thu105°78°26%
  6. Fri101°78°26%
  7. Sat100°78°24%
  8. Sun103°77°27%
  9. Mon100°84°26%
  10. Tue96°76°23%
  11. Wed99°78°25%
  12. Thu107°82°32%
  13. Fri110°89°31%
  14. Sat112°90°39%
  15. Sun107°91°39%
  16. Mon107°89°32%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 5, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Drexel Heights

SPC includes Drexel Heights in the general thunderstorm area tomorrow — no severe risk, but storms are possible.

  • TODAYNONENo severe risk
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3NONENo severe risk

Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Desert awakens in still light.January 6–10: Moisture lingers beneath the crust.January 11–15: First warmth breaks the shallow freeze.January 16–20: Quail begin their territorial chorus.January 21–25: Buds swell beneath the hard sun.January 26–31: Winter reaches its brightest point.February 1–5: Gold floods the bajada.February 6–10: Wildflower bloom spreads upslope.February 11–15: Hummingbirds stake territory claims.February 16–20: Sonoran wildflowers reach peak diversity.February 21–25: Rain clouds gather on the horizon.February 26–28: Late winter warmth intensifies.March 1–5: Green reaches from the roots upward.March 6–10: Desert creatures wake fully from dormancy.March 11–15: Saguaro flowers crown the desert.March 16–20: Caterpillars turn to wings.March 21–25: Equinox ignites the blooms.March 26–31: Saguaro crowns with flowers.April 1–5: Pre-monsoon heat begins.April 6–10: Brittlebush carpets the desert floor.April 11–15: Heat dome settles in hard.April 16–20: Saguaro fruit splits open red.April 21–25: Monsoon moisture approaches.April 26–30: Last frost recedes to memory.May 1–5: Monsoon signal fires light skies.May 6–10: First haboobs roll across.May 11–15: Heat reaches extremes daily.May 16–20: Saguaro crowns open white.May 21–25: Summer arrives in dust and lightning.May 26–31: Voices rise in monsoon dark.June 1–5: Heat hardens the dust.June 6–10: Monsoon shadows gather.June 11–15: The dry breath stills.June 16–20: The first anvil tops.June 21–25: Haboob rises from the basin.June 26–30: Monsoon doors creak open.July 1–5: The monsoon settles in.July 6–10: Verdant eruption.July 11–15: The lightning oracle speaks.July 16–20: Young raptors claim the thermal.July 21–25: Humidity weight.July 26–31: Storm chambers fruit.August 1–5: The monsoon exhales.August 6–10: The long drought renews.August 11–15: Currents turn cool and distant.August 16–20: Cicada chorus deepens.August 21–25: Monsoon's final breath.August 26–31: Heat begins to relent.September 1–5: Harvest moon over stone.September 6–10: Dew returns to the flats.September 11–15: Raptors ride the thermals.September 16–20: Equinox evening shadow.September 21–25: Thunder finally silent.September 26–30: Insects burrow deep.October 1–5: Desert dries to deep gold.October 6–10: Sandhill cranes return.October 11–15: Brittle beauty blooms.October 16–20: Frost paints stones white.October 21–25: First killing frost falls.October 26–31: Winter rains whisper in.November 1–5: Mesquite leaves turn gold.November 6–10: Ocotillo stands sentinel.November 11–15: First frost traces ridges.November 16–20: Saguaro stands naked.November 21–25: Pacific storms break the drought.November 26–30: North wind strips the way.December 1–5: Desert deepens into winter.December 6–10: True winter arrives.December 11–15: The shortest day looms.December 16–20: Solstice stillness settles.December 21–25: The sun turns north.December 26–31: Year's end in silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

The monsoon settles in

Afternoon thunderstorms now daily ritual. Rains transform the desert green within 72 hours. Dust clears; air smells alive. Microburst winds flatten entire sections of mesquite.

Day 186 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

Drexel Heights's warmest month is July (~87°F mean) and its coldest is December (~51°F). Rainfall peaks in August (2.1 inches) and bottoms out in May (0.0 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January52°0.8″6
February54°1.0″6
March60°0.7″6
April68°0.3″3
May78°0.0″1
June87°0.1″2
July87°1.4″14
August84°2.1″17
September83°0.8″9
October73°0.3″2
November60°0.8″5
December51°1.4″7

Regional context

Per NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Drexel Heights runs from a 52°F January mean to 87°F in July, a 36°F seasonal spread, with near 9.7 inches of precipitation across about 78 wet days.

Rainfall in Drexel Heights stays even across the calendar: August tops out at 2.1 inches over 17.3 rainy days, and May still logs 0.0 inches across 1.1 — a narrow range for Drexel Heights. That lines Drexel Heights up with places like Valencia West, AZ, Tucson Estates, AZ and South Tucson, AZ, fed by overlapping storm tracks.

Hard freezes are rare in Drexel Heights: the coldest month averages 51°F, so Drexel Heights's growing window runs most of the year. July is the hottest stretch near 87°F, pushing cool-season crops to the milder shoulder months. Within Drexel Heights, low or inland lots lose 3-5°F overnight versus Drexel Heights's coastal ground.

Similar climates: Valencia West, AZ, Tucson Estates, AZ, South Tucson, AZ, Summit, AZ, Tucson Mountains, AZ.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Drexel Heights?
In Drexel Heights, expect the last spring frost near mid-March; Drexel Heights's first autumn frost comes around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Drexel Heights?
Drexel Heights sees its heaviest rain in August (around 2.1 inches), part of roughly 10 inches a year.
What is the warmest month in Drexel Heights?
Drexel Heights peaks in July, when the mean runs near 87°F.
What is the coldest month in Drexel Heights?
December is Drexel Heights's coldest month, averaging about 51°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Drexel Heights?
Around mid-March, start frost-hardy crops in Drexel Heights; tomatoes and basil belong a fortnight later.
How many rainy days does Drexel Heights get?
Drexel Heights averages about 78 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Drexel Heights?
Since December in Drexel Heights averages 51°F, Drexel Heights's USDA zone follows that floor — confirm it by ZIP.
What is the 10-day forecast for Drexel Heights?
Drexel Heights's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Drexel Heights?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Drexel Heights in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Drexel Heights?
Current conditions for Drexel Heights and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Drexel Heights forecast updated?
The Drexel Heights forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Drexel Heights?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Drexel Heights are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Drexel Heights?
The next few days in Drexel Heights's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Set in a hot desert zone, Drexel Heights, Arizona swings from 52°F in the heart of winter to 87°F at midsummer — a 35°F arc.

Drexel Heights sees close to 10 inches of precipitation annually, falling across some 78 wet days.

Drexel Heights's 35°F range, set by its 32.1°N position, drives frost timing and what thrives in Drexel Heights.

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ZIP codes in Drexel Heights

  • 85757
  • 85746

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.