Apache Junction weather in August
In August, Apache Junction sees average daytime highs of 99°F and overnight lows near 78°F, with 1.0 in of rain across 4.9 wet days and about 13.2 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 99°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 63% of the time in August, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Apache Junction's 7th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Apache Junction's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 99°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 78°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 1.0 in
- 4.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 12 min
- 5:53 AM – 7:08 PM
- Cloud cover
- 35%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 4 mph
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.76 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.5
- out of 10
Apache Junction is city in Pinal and Maricopa counties in Arizona, United States.
- Density
- 422/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1978
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 99°F through the month.
A typical August day in Apache Junction reaches about 99°F in the afternoon and slips back to 78°F overnight — a 22°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 92°F and 106°F. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 2°F cooler than July and about 5°F warmer than September.
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| Avg high (°F) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Avg low (°F) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 79 |
| 2 | 100 | 79 |
| 3 | 100 | 79 |
| 4 | 100 | 79 |
| 5 | 100 | 79 |
| 6 | 100 | 78 |
| 7 | 100 | 78 |
| 8 | 100 | 78 |
| 9 | 100 | 78 |
| 10 | 100 | 78 |
| 11 | 100 | 78 |
| 12 | 100 | 78 |
| 13 | 100 | 78 |
| 14 | 100 | 78 |
| 15 | 100 | 78 |
| 16 | 100 | 78 |
| 17 | 100 | 78 |
| 18 | 99 | 77 |
| 19 | 99 | 77 |
| 20 | 99 | 77 |
| 21 | 99 | 77 |
| 22 | 99 | 77 |
| 23 | 99 | 77 |
| 24 | 99 | 77 |
| 25 | 99 | 76 |
| 26 | 98 | 76 |
| 27 | 98 | 76 |
| 28 | 98 | 76 |
| 29 | 98 | 76 |
| 30 | 98 | 76 |
| 31 | 98 | 75 |
How August really feels in Apache Junction
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 31 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Apache Junction weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63° / 39° | 1.9 | 4.4 | 10 | 6.8 |
| Feb | 66° / 42° | 2.1 | 4.8 | 10.8 | 7.1 |
| Mar | 73° / 47° | 1.4 | 3.4 | 11.7 | 8.2 |
| Apr | 80° / 53° | 0.5 | 1.6 | 12.8 | 8.2 |
| May | 89° / 62° | 0.2 | 0.9 | 13.7 | 5.3 |
| Jun | 99° / 71° | 0.1 | 0.7 | 14.2 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 101° / 78° | 0.8 | 4.3 | 14 | 1.0 |
| Aug | 99° / 78° | 1.0 | 4.9 | 13.2 | 1.5 |
| Sep | 95° / 71° | 1.1 | 3.6 | 12.2 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 84° / 58° | 0.9 | 2.9 | 11.2 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 72° / 47° | 1.0 | 2.8 | 10.3 | 8.3 |
| Dec | 63° / 40° | 1.7 | 4.8 | 9.8 | 6.5 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 63% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 18%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Cloudier (%) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | 25 |
| 2 | 75 | 25 |
| 3 | 75 | 25 |
| 4 | 76 | 24 |
| 5 | 77 | 23 |
| 6 | 77 | 23 |
| 7 | 79 | 21 |
| 8 | 79 | 21 |
| 9 | 80 | 20 |
| 10 | 80 | 20 |
| 11 | 82 | 18 |
| 12 | 82 | 18 |
| 13 | 82 | 18 |
| 14 | 83 | 17 |
| 15 | 83 | 17 |
| 16 | 84 | 16 |
| 17 | 84 | 16 |
| 18 | 84 | 16 |
| 19 | 84 | 16 |
| 20 | 85 | 15 |
| 21 | 85 | 15 |
| 22 | 85 | 15 |
| 23 | 85 | 15 |
| 24 | 85 | 15 |
| 25 | 85 | 15 |
| 26 | 85 | 15 |
| 27 | 84 | 16 |
| 28 | 85 | 15 |
| 29 | 85 | 15 |
| 30 | 85 | 15 |
| 31 | 85 | 15 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Apache Junction gets around 1.0 in of rain over 4.9 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 16% and peaks near 18% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 17 |
| 4 | 17 |
| 5 | 17 |
| 6 | 16 |
| 7 | 16 |
| 8 | 16 |
| 9 | 15 |
| 10 | 15 |
| 11 | 15 |
| 12 | 14 |
| 13 | 14 |
| 14 | 14 |
| 15 | 14 |
| 16 | 14 |
| 17 | 14 |
| 18 | 14 |
| 19 | 14 |
| 20 | 15 |
| 21 | 15 |
| 22 | 15 |
| 23 | 16 |
| 24 | 16 |
| 25 | 16 |
| 26 | 17 |
| 27 | 17 |
| 28 | 17 |
| 29 | 17 |
| 30 | 18 |
| 31 | 18 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the dry band about 35% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 12% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 |
| Comfortable (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Humid (%) | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| Muggy (%) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 1 |
| 2 | 35 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 1 |
| 3 | 35 | 27 | 24 | 13 | 1 |
| 4 | 35 | 28 | 24 | 13 | 1 |
| 5 | 35 | 28 | 24 | 12 | 1 |
| 6 | 34 | 28 | 25 | 12 | 1 |
| 7 | 35 | 29 | 25 | 11 | 1 |
| 8 | 34 | 29 | 25 | 10 | 1 |
| 9 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 34 | 30 | 26 | 9 | 1 |
| 11 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 8 | 1 |
| 12 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 8 | 1 |
| 13 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 8 | 1 |
| 14 | 34 | 32 | 26 | 8 | 1 |
| 15 | 34 | 32 | 25 | 8 | 1 |
| 16 | 34 | 32 | 25 | 8 | 1 |
| 17 | 33 | 32 | 25 | 8 | 1 |
| 18 | 33 | 32 | 24 | 9 | 1 |
| 19 | 34 | 32 | 24 | 9 | 2 |
| 20 | 34 | 31 | 24 | 10 | 2 |
| 21 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 10 | 1 |
| 22 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 11 | 1 |
| 23 | 34 | 31 | 22 | 11 | 1 |
| 24 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 12 | 1 |
| 25 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 12 | 1 |
| 26 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 12 | 1 |
| 27 | 36 | 30 | 21 | 12 | 1 |
| 28 | 37 | 29 | 21 | 12 | 1 |
| 29 | 37 | 29 | 21 | 12 | 1 |
| 30 | 38 | 29 | 20 | 12 | 1 |
| 31 | 39 | 29 | 20 | 12 | 1 |
Wind in August
Winds average 4 mph in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 4 mph on the calmest days to 4 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 54 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:42 AM to 6:03 AM, and sunset from 7:22 PM to 6:49 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:50 | 6:49 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.7 | 5:42 | 7:22 |
| 2 | 13.6 | 5:43 | 7:22 |
| 3 | 13.6 | 5:43 | 7:21 |
| 4 | 13.6 | 5:44 | 7:20 |
| 5 | 13.6 | 5:45 | 7:19 |
| 6 | 13.5 | 5:46 | 7:18 |
| 7 | 13.5 | 5:46 | 7:17 |
| 8 | 13.5 | 5:47 | 7:16 |
| 9 | 13.5 | 5:48 | 7:15 |
| 10 | 13.4 | 5:49 | 7:14 |
| 11 | 13.4 | 5:49 | 7:13 |
| 12 | 13.4 | 5:50 | 7:12 |
| 13 | 13.3 | 5:51 | 7:11 |
| 14 | 13.3 | 5:51 | 7:10 |
| 15 | 13.3 | 5:52 | 7:09 |
| 16 | 13.2 | 5:53 | 7:08 |
| 17 | 13.2 | 5:54 | 7:07 |
| 18 | 13.2 | 5:54 | 7:05 |
| 19 | 13.2 | 5:55 | 7:04 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 5:56 | 7:03 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 5:56 | 7:02 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 5:57 | 7:01 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 5:58 | 6:59 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 5:59 | 6:58 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:59 | 6:57 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 6:00 | 6:56 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 6:01 | 6:54 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 6:01 | 6:53 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 6:02 | 6:52 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 6:03 | 6:50 |
| 31 | 12.8 | 6:03 | 6:49 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 6.76 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.14 kWh/m² to a high of 8.44 kWh/m² in June across the year — August's 6.76 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.4 | Intense |
Is August a good time to visit Apache Junction?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Apache Junction.
What to pack for Apache Junction in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Apache Junction sees daytime highs around 99°F and nights near 78°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Apache Junction in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Apache Junction peaks around June 23 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Apache Junction in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Apache Junction is worst in June — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.8× the cleanest month (December, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 32 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Level | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Moderate |
| Feb | 12 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Good |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 32 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Apache Junction?
Apache Junction sits at 33.4°N, 111.5°W, 1,722 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Queen Creek, 12 mi away.
Topography around Apache Junction
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Apache Junction.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Apache Junction has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 243 ft around an average of 1,716 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,655 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 7,270 ft.
The land around Apache Junction is covered by artificial surfaces (57%) and shrubs (20%) within 2 miles, shrubs (51%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 10 miles, and shrubs (54%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Apache Junction (33.4151°, -111.5496°, elevation 1,722 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).