Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert, Arizona Community Overview

Gilbert Arizona has been one of the fastest growing communities in the Phoenix area for some time - some months welcoming 1,000 new residents each month. Gilbert is located eight miles southeast of Phoenix and only twelve miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

"Insulated from the frantic pace of metropolitan Phoenix, Gilbert offers many amenities enhancing our lifestyle. The village concept of planned communities includes parks, equestrian trails, fishing, boating, and local business services all within walking distance. Gated communities, as well as equestrian properties are available in Gilbert. However you define your lifestyle, Gilbert has something for you!" - Gilbert Chamber of Commerce

Gilbert's Parks and Recreation Department provides a wide variety of activities for the enjoyment of its residents. In addition to athletic and adult education activities, residents enjoy annual events like Summer Concerts in the Park and the Christmas Tree Lighting. The town also maintains hiking and equestrian trails for the enjoyment of its citizens.

The Gilbert Fine Arts Association sponsors live performances, art shows and annual musical productions such as Camelot, Annie, Joseph and the Amazing Dreamcoat, Peter Pan, and West Side Story. This organizaton also provides scholarships and workshops for young people through its Theatrical Academy for Youth.

The town of Gilbert celebrates the historic paving of Gilbert Road in downtown Gilbert with its annual Gilbert Days event. The three day celebration features one of the largest parades in the state, IPRA Rodeo, and a carnival. Residents also enjoy a Fourth of July celebration with an impressive fireworks display which draws thousands of viewers.


Arts and Cultural Attractions

  • Hale Theatre
  • Gilbert Fine Arts Association
  • Theatrical Academy for Youth
  • Gilbert Days
  • The Riparian Institute
  • Heard Museum of Anthropology and Primitive Arts
  • Gilbert Historical Museum
  • Heritage District
  • Freestone Park
  • Deer Valley Rock Art Center
  • Cave Creek


Athletic and Recreational Facilities & Activities

  • 4 Gilbert golf courses (25 within a 15 minutes drive)
  • Two Municipal Swimming Pools
  • Two Community Centers
  • Recreation Center
  • 14 Parks
  • Skatepark
  • Boys and Girls Club
  • YMCA
  • Horse shows at Rodeo Park
  • Soccer & Softball Leagues
  • Miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding

The nearby Phoenix-Mesa metropolitan area is one of only eleven cities in the nation to host teams in all four major professional sports
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Gilbert Arizona Weather

Elevation: 1210 feet      Latitude: 33 18N   Longitude: 111 50W

  Average Temperature Years on Record: 33 



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  Average High Temperature Years on Record: 33 



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°F 84.9 63.5 69.3 72.2 82.9 91.2 103.2 104.5 103.3 97.5 88.5 75.3 67

  Average Low Temperature Years on Record: 33 



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°F 51.7 36.3 38.6 41.5 48.6 56.6 65.1 73.5 70.2 64.1 53 39.6 33.6

  Average Precipitation Years on Record: 33 



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in. 6.8 0.8 0.7 0.8 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.7 0.9 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.7

 



 

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