Rio Verde, AZ Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Rio Verde, a community in Maricopa County, Arizona.
This Afternoon
99°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 99. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Rio Verde
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 99°F | Sunny | 5 mph SSW | 1% |
| Tonight | 76°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Saturday | 101°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 74°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Sunday | 100°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 77°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph E | 0% |
| Monday | 99°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SE | 2% |
| Monday Night | 76°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NE | 14% |
| Tuesday | 100°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 14% |
| Tuesday Night | 76°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph ENE | 11% |
| Wednesday | 100°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 10 mph E | 15% |
| Wednesday Night | 77°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph ENE | 17% |
| Thursday | 99°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 10 mph E | 26% |
| Thursday Night | 78°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph ENE | 31% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Rio Verde (33.727, -111.676). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Rio Verde
Last spring frost
Jan 6
First fall frost
Dec 28
Growing season
356 days
Hardiness zone
9b
More local growing data for Rio Verde: nearby ZIP 85268 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Arizona frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Fountain Hills, Az (1.4 mi from Rio Verde). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.