Less rain and snow falls on Turkey Creek than on 91% of U.S. towns: 18 inches a year
Sunny July days climb to about 91°. Expect the heaviest rain or snow in August and the lightest in June. Its July heat outdoes that of 81% of U.S. towns. The outdoor season, with highs of 79–84°, runs through May and September.
A year in Turkey Creek at a glance
Each month’s typical high and low, and what it brings.
What stands out about Turkey Creek’s climate
Compared with towns across the U.S., with Turkey Creek’s place in Arizona beside it.
What a year in Turkey Creek feels like
Typical highs and lows by season and by month, from NOAA’s 30-year normals.
About 18 inches of rain a year
August is the wettest month and June the driest.
Rain + melted snow by month
Inches of water
Living with Turkey Creek’s climate
What the numbers mean for a garden, a free afternoon and a bad-weather day.
Zone 7b.
Months with highs of 62–84° and lows of 40° or more: May and September. 1.9 miles of trails are waiting.
Parks & trails →Of the yearly building losses FEMA expects in Turkey Creek from natural hazards, river flooding is the largest share (42%); heat waves, cold waves, winter storms and ice storms together are 9%. Normals are averages; the hazards page covers the extremes.
Natural hazards →Turkey Creek and its neighbors
Every town next door is within a degree of Turkey Creek in January and July, closer than the 5 km grid can tell apart. Tap a town to see its climate.
Temperatures and rain come from NOAA’s 5 km grid, so each town gets its own value. Snow and frost-free days come from the nearest weather station, so neighbors often share them.
Warmer than it used to be
The last 30 years in Turkey Creek averaged 1.3° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in March (+2.5°).
A smaller shift than in 53% of U.S. towns.
Change by month
The two periods overlap (1991–2000 is in both), which makes the gap a little smaller than it would be between separate periods.
How Turkey Creek compares
Against 12,954 U.S. towns of 2,500 or more (one per 5 km climate cell), with Turkey Creek’s place among Arizona’s.
Turkey Creek weather by month
Highs, lows and precipitation from NOAA’s grid at Turkey Creek’s center. 1991–2020 normals.
| Month | High | Low | Rain + melt | 30-yr range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 22° | 1.5" | 31° – 44° |
| February | 57° | 25° | 1.7" | 35° – 47° |
| March | 64° | 30° | 1.5" | 40° – 52° |
| April | 71° | 34° | 0.6" | 48° – 57° |
| May | 79° | 41° | 0.5" | 55° – 65° |
| June | 90° | 50° | 0.4" | 65° – 74° |
| July | 91° | 58° | 2.9" | 71° – 77° |
| August | 88° | 56° | 3.3" | 70° – 77° |
| September | 84° | 50° | 1.7" | 62° – 69° |
| October | 74° | 38° | 1.2" | 53° – 61° |
| November | 63° | 28° | 1.1" | 39° – 54° |
| December | 53° | 21° | 1.4" | 32° – 42° |
| Year | 72° | 38° | 17.7" |
How much a month can swing
A normal is an average. November swings the most: from 1991 to 2020 its average ranged from 39° to 54°. July is the most reliable, staying within 6°.
Where Turkey Creek’s numbers come from
Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast. How TownRatings reads climate data →
- Temperatures and precipitation: NOAA’s gridded 1991–2020 normals for the 5 km cell at Turkey Creek’s center.
- Growing zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, prism.oregonstate.edu/phzm, accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Then and now: NOAA’s gridded normals for 1901–2000 at the same cell.
- Storms and extremes: FEMA National Risk Index (expected annual losses to buildings).
Common questions about Turkey Creek’s climate
What is the weather like in Turkey Creek?
A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 22°. Milder January nights than 51% of U.S. towns; hotter July afternoons than 81% of U.S. towns.
How cold does it get in Turkey Creek in winter?
December nights average 21°. In the coldest December of the last 30 years the month averaged 32°.
How hot does it get in Turkey Creek?
July, with a typical high of 91°. 90° days are rare.
What growing zone is Turkey Creek in?
Zone 7b on the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map: the coldest night of a typical winter reaches about 6°.
What is the best time of year to visit Turkey Creek?
By one simple rule (highs of 62–84° and lows of 40° or more), May and September. The rule is ours, not NOAA’s; the month table has the numbers to judge by.
Is Turkey Creek getting warmer?
Yes: 1991–2020 averaged 1.3° warmer than 1901–2000 on NOAA’s grid. A smaller shift than 53% of U.S. towns.
Neighbors talk weather
Gardens, snow, and the best days of the year in Turkey Creek.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 and 1901–2000; USDA/PRISM 2023 hardiness zones; FEMA National Risk Index. Today’s forecast: National Weather Service.