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Picture Rocks, Arizona
Picture Rocks is a community of 9,448 people in Pima County, Arizona.
Why visit Picture Rocks
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Apache Peak, Panther Peak, Palm Valley Tucson Airport and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 102°F; December lows average 39°F.
Weather in Picture Rocks
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Picture Rocks
Picture Rocks is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States, home of the Tucson artifacts. The population was 9,551 at the 2020 United States census.
From the Wikipedia article Picture Rocks, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks4
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
Marana Heritage River Park
Park · 6.3 mi
Park Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pavillion with Grill Access to Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail Access to Santa Cruz Shared...
12375 North Heritage Park Drive, Marana
07:00-21:00
Saguaro National Park - Tucson Mountain District
Hiking and trails · 5.8 mi
Picture Rocks Park
Park · 2.6 mi
5615 North Sanders Road, Tucson
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Gladden Farms Community Park
Park · 6.2 mi
Park Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Park amenities include: 2 Little League Fields 1 Soccer/Multi-Use Field 1 Ramada with Grill ...
12205 North Tangerine Farms Road, Marana
Herritage River Park Splash Pad
Sports field and stadium · 6.3 mi
12280 North Heritage Park Drive, Marana
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes11
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 2.2 mi
6777 North Sandario Road, Tucson
Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00
Where to stay1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Ortiz Community Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
12635 West Rudasill Road, Tucson
Map of Picture Rocks
53 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 39°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 70°F | 41°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 76°F | 46°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 51°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 93°F | 59°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 102°F | 69°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 102°F | 74°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 100°F | 72°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 97°F | 68°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 87°F | 57°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 76°F | 46°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 39°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tucson 17 Nw (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pima County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-06-11: Big Horn Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2006-09-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-12: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2003-07-14: Aspen Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Marana Regional Airport (AVW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Marana 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Tucson Mountains 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Tucson Estates 13 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Casas Adobes 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Flowing Wells 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Oro Valley 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Valencia West 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Drexel Heights 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- South Tucson 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Catalina Foothills 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Flying over Tucson - Quarry (6843233244), Daniel Ramirez from Honolulu, USA, CC BY 2.0
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