Sun Lakes, United States experiences average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 3 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Sun Lakes, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Sun Lakes, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Dec 
Wetter season: Jan–Sep At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.4/10
Best: March, April, May, October, November
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 31°C / 16°C
Feels Like 29°C / 14°C
Rainy Days 3
Rainfall 20 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 34%
Wind Speed 13 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Frost Days 1 days
Hottest Month
42°C
July
Avg Low28°C
Rain5days
Coldest Month
5°C
January
Avg High19°C
Rain4days
Driest Month
1days
April
Avg High31°C
Avg Low14°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
July (Gusts 32)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding July, August due to extreme heat.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:19
Daylight 14.3h
Sunset 19:39
Live conditions—
Sun Lakes on the map · live conditions
Sun Lakes, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Sun Lakes
- Population
- 14K
- Elevation
- 364 m
- Coordinates
- 33.21°, -111.88°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 2 days/mo
3/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 41°C
Avg Low 27°C
Rain 4 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 3 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 3 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 19°C / 5°C . Feb: 22°C / 7°C . Mar: 26°C / 10°C . Apr: 31°C / 14°C . May: 35°C / 18°C . Jun: 41°C / 24°C . Jul: 42°C / 28°C . Aug: 41°C / 27°C . Sep: 38°C / 24°C . Oct: 32°C / 17°C . Nov: 25°C / 11°C . Dec: 20°C / 6°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 25 mm. Feb: 26 mm. Mar: 23 mm. Apr: 4 mm. May: 3 mm. Jun: 5 mm. Jul: 34 mm. Aug: 37 mm. Sep: 25 mm. Oct: 17 mm. Nov: 16 mm. Dec: 23 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 52%. Feb: 43%. Mar: 36%. Apr: 21%. May: 19%. Jun: 17%. Jul: 31%. Aug: 36%. Sep: 34%. Oct: 32%. Nov: 37%. Dec: 51%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 13 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 16 km/h . Jun: 15 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 12 km/h . Nov: 11 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 9h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 12h. May: 13h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 8h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 5. Dec: UV 4.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 42°C | Jul · 42°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 4°C | Jan · 5°C |
| Wettest month | Sep 2025 · 45 mm | Aug · 37 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 16 km/h | Jul · 16 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Fair 
February
Good March best
Excellent April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Fair July
Poor August
Poor September
Good October best
Excellent November best
Excellent December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 5°C | 16°C / 2°C | 4days (25 mm) Good | 8.5h Good | 52% Moderate | 4.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| February | 22°C / 7°C | 19°C / 4°C | 3days (26 mm) Excellent | 9.4h Good | 43% Moderate | 5.2 High | Good | View Details |
| March best | 26°C / 10°C | 23°C / 7°C | 3days (23 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 31°C / 14°C | 29°C / 11°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 12h Excellent | 21% Comfortable | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 35°C / 18°C | 33°C / 16°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 12.7h Excellent | 19% Comfortable | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 41°C / 24°C | 40°C / 22°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 12.9h Excellent | 17% Comfortable | 8.7 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 42°C / 28°C | 43°C / 29°C | 5days (34 mm) Good | 12.3h Excellent | 31% Comfortable | 8.8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 41°C / 27°C | 42°C / 29°C | 6days (37 mm) Good | 12.1h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 8.3 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| September | 38°C / 24°C | 38°C / 24°C | 4days (25 mm) Good | 11.1h Excellent | 34% Comfortable | 7.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| October best | 32°C / 17°C | 31°C / 15°C | 2days (17 mm) Excellent | 10.2h Excellent | 32% Comfortable | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 25°C / 11°C | 23°C / 8°C | 2days (16 mm) Excellent | 9.2h Good | 37% Comfortable | 4.6 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 20°C / 6°C | 17°C / 4°C | 3days (23 mm) Excellent | 8.2h Good | 51% Moderate | 3.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Sun Lakes are March, April, May, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Sun Lakes, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Sun Lakes is July, with average daytime highs of 42°C (107°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Sun Lakes is January, with average overnight lows of 5°C (41°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Sun Lakes is August, averaging 37mm of precipitation across 6 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Sun Lakes receives approximately 129 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Sun Lakes.
The least favorable months to visit Sun Lakes are July, August, primarily due to extreme heat. For the best conditions, consider March, April, May, October, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Sun Lakes is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Sun Lakes is 34%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Sun Lakes rarely sees significant snowfall but does experience frost, averaging 1 frost days during the colder months.
Average wind speeds in Sun Lakes are 13 km/h (8 mph). The windiest month is July with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 32 km/h / 20 mph).
Sun Lakes averages 15 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 30%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Sun Lakes is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Sun Lakes has a Hot Desert climate, classified as BWh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Sun Lakes ranges from 14°C (57°F) to 29°C (84°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Sun Lakes, with a climate score of 5.8/10. Consider visiting during March, April, May, October, November instead for better conditions.
For June in Sun Lakes, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 41°C (106°F) and 1 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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