Desert Wells, AZ
Unincorporated community in La Paz County, Arizona
Desert Wells is a small unincorporated community in La Paz County, Arizona. It is 1.5 miles N of Vicksburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 85348.
Desert Wells at a glance
- State
- Arizona
- County
- La Paz County
- ZIP code
- 85348
- Nearest town
- Vicksburg (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Coordinates
- 33.7083, -113.8208
Weather in Desert Wells now
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Desert Wells weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Desert Wells.
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What is the weather usually like in Desert Wells?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 108°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 36°F average low
- 5.7 inprecipitation per year · 144 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Desert Wells: February to April and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOUSE, AZ US (USC00020949), adjusted for the elevation of Desert Wells.
Desert Wells weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Desert Wells through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:43 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:02 AM | 7:07 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 7:48 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 5:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:17 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:39 AM | 6:02 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Desert Wells?
Desert Wells has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 108°F (42°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 5.7 inches (144 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Desert Wells is February to April and November. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Desert Wells
The closest live webcam is La Paz, 9.3 miles SE of Desert Wells.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Desert Wells.
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Questions about Desert Wells
Where is Desert Wells, AZ?
Desert Wells is an unincorporated community in La Paz County, Arizona, 1.5 miles N of Vicksburg.
What county is Desert Wells in?
Desert Wells is in La Paz County, Arizona.
What is the ZIP code of Desert Wells, AZ?
The ZIP code for Desert Wells is 85348.
What is the nearest town to Desert Wells?
Vicksburg, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Desert Wells?
Yes. The closest is La Paz, 9.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Desert Wells?
July, with an average high of 108°F (42°C).
What is the coldest month in Desert Wells?
December, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Desert Wells?
About 5.7 inches (144 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Desert Wells?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Desert Wells?
February to April and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Desert Wells have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
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