Nelson, AZ
Unincorporated community in Mohave County, Arizona
Nelson is a small unincorporated community in Mohave County, Arizona. It is 6.4 miles W of Peach Springs, the nearest town.
Nelson at a glance
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Mohave County
- Nearest town
- Peach Springs (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Coordinates
- 35.5142, -113.3194
Weather in Nelson now
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Nelson weather by the hour
Nelson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nelson.
This week in Nelson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nelson
What is the weather usually like in Nelson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 22°F average low
- 15.3 inprecipitation per year · 389 mm
- 21.0 insnowfall per year · 53 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Nelson: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DIAMOND M RCH, AZ US (USC00022527), adjusted for the elevation of Nelson.
Nelson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nelson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 6:42 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 5:58 AM | 7:07 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:26 AM | 7:32 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 7:51 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 5:51 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:14 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:38 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Nelson?
Nelson has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 15.3 inches (389 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Nelson is May–June and September–October. 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 Nelson
The closest live webcam is Mohave County, 22.5 miles S of Nelson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Nelson.
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Questions about Nelson
Where is Nelson, AZ?
Nelson is an unincorporated community in Mohave County, Arizona, 6.4 miles W of Peach Springs.
What county is Nelson in?
Nelson is in Mohave County, Arizona.
What is the nearest town to Nelson?
Peach Springs, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Nelson?
Yes. The closest is Mohave County, 22.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Nelson?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Nelson?
December, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Nelson?
About 15.3 inches (389 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Nelson?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Nelson?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nelson have?
Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).
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