Kohls Ranch, Arizona Weather
Kohls Ranch, Arizona — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Kohls Ranch, Gila County.
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About Kohls Ranch, Arizona
Kohls Ranch rests at the edge of a vast wilderness, a scattering of weathered buildings embraced by the rugged grandeur of the Mogollon Rim country. It lies 19.1 miles north of Highley, AZ (from Highley, AZ: bearing 360°T), and is situated 14.7 miles east-north-east of Payson. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of ponderosa pine and the dry, earthy perfume of sun-baked soil, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose. Towering pines, their bark like puzzle pieces of rust and ochre, guard the narrow valley, their needles whispering secrets on the infrequent breeze. The land itself is a study in texture, from the smooth, worn stones lining the creek bed to the rough, shaggy hides of the cattle that occasionally drift into view, their bells a faint, melodic counterpoint to the quiet solitude. Small, clear streams, born from mountain springs, tumble and gurgle over smooth rocks, their cool water a vital artery through the arid landscape. This quiet corner of Gila County has long been a haven for those seeking respite and a connection to the wild, its history intertwined with the pioneering spirit of the West. For generations, the economy of Kohls Ranch has been tethered to the land, primarily through ranching, where the hardy breeds of cattle have learned to thrive on the sparse but nutritious grasses. The iconic Kohls Ranch Lodge, a landmark of rustic charm, has served as a welcoming beacon for travelers and adventurers, drawing visitors who are captivated by the raw beauty of the surrounding forests and the promise of clear, star-drenched nights. The subtle hum of daily life here is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a gentle ebb and flow that has shaped the character of Kohls Ranch into a place of enduring peace and unpretentious beauty.
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| Location | Kohls Ranch, Gila County, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 34.325313°N, 111.094298°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 85541 |
| Area Code | 480 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Kohls Ranch, Arizona Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Kohls Ranch, Arizona, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Kohls Ranch includes coordinates 34.325313°N, 111.094298°W, situated in Gila County. ZIP code 85541. Telephone area code: 480. Timezone: Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
