At a glance
- Address
- State Route 90 Bypass, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636
- Activities
- 🍯 Honey
- Phone
- (208) 794-9229
- Typical season
- Year round (honey, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Cochise County, AZ
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 8b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.1 mi
- Playground 0.7 mi
- Picnic area 4.5 mi
- Gas station Good 2 Go 1.1 mi
- EV charger 2.7 mi
- 68 places to eat within 5 mi Papa Murphy's, Denny's, Taco Giro
Farmers markets nearby
- Sierra Vista Farmers Market Sierra Vista · 1.6 mi
- Palominas Farmers Market Hereford · 9.4 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Echoing Hope Ranch 14.9 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 70°F, lows around 37°F, about 0.5 in of rain, 10.5 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 5
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 9
- ☀️ Frost-free season216 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Sierra Vista, AZ station (2.3 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- HoneyYear round
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Cochise County
Cochise County had 1,002 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 118 sold food straight to the public and 11 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 7 farms selling honey #6 of 10 counties in AZ
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Thunderbird Apiaries
Is Thunderbird Apiaries open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (208) 794-9229 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Thunderbird Apiaries?
Honey typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Thunderbird Apiaries?
The listing gives the address as State Route 90 Bypass, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Thunderbird Apiaries?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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