Rare Metals, AZ

Unincorporated community in Coconino County, Arizona

Rare Metals is a small unincorporated community in Coconino County, Arizona. It is 5.4 miles SW of Moenkopi, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 86045.

Rare Metals at a glance

State
Arizona
County
Coconino County
ZIP code
86045
Nearest town
Moenkopi (5.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Phoenix
Coordinates
36.1494, -111.1356

Weather in Rare Metals now

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Rare Metals weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rare Metals.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rare Metals

What is the weather usually like in Rare Metals?

BWk
Cold desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°39°59°80°100°47°24°Jan54°27°Feb63°34°Mar71°39°Apr80°49°May91°57°Jun95°64°Jul92°62°Aug85°54°Sep73°42°Oct58°31°Nov46°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.5"Jan0.4"Feb0.5"Mar0.2"Apr0.5"May0.1"Jun0.7"Jul0.8"Aug1.2"Sep0.6"Oct0.4"Nov0.3"Dec

Best time to visit Rare Metals: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TUBA CITY, AZ US (USC00028792), adjusted for the elevation of Rare Metals.

Rare Metals weather month by month

January
47° 24°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
54° 27°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
March
63° 34°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
71° 39°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
80° 49°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
91° 57°F
0.1 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
95° 64°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
92° 62°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
85° 54°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
73° 42°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
58° 31°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
46° 23°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Rare Metals through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:33 AM5:34 PM10 h 1 min
February7:10 AM6:07 PM10 h 56 min
March6:33 AM6:33 PM11 h 59 min
April5:49 AM6:59 PM13 h 10 min
May5:16 AM7:25 PM14 h 8 min
June5:05 AM7:44 PM14 h 39 min
July5:17 AM7:43 PM14 h 25 min
August5:41 AM7:16 PM13 h 34 min
September6:06 AM6:33 PM12 h 27 min
October6:30 AM5:49 PM11 h 19 min
November7:00 AM5:18 PM10 h 17 min
December7:26 AM5:12 PM9 h 45 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).

What is the weather like in Rare Metals?

Rare Metals has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 6.3 inches (159 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Rare Metals is April–May 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 Rare Metals

The closest live webcam is Moenkopi, 5.6 miles W of Rare Metals.

MoenkopiMoenkopi · 5.6 mi WOn Windy
CameronCameron · 28.4 mi SWOn Windy
PagePage · 54.3 mi NOn Windy
Grand Canyon Village › Northunknown · 54.6 mi WOn Windy
Tusayan › South: South Entrance StationTusayan · 56.0 mi WOn Windy
Coconino County › West: Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Areaunknown · 56.5 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rare Metals.

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Questions about Rare Metals

Where is Rare Metals, AZ?

Rare Metals is an unincorporated community in Coconino County, Arizona, 5.4 miles SW of Moenkopi.

What county is Rare Metals in?

Rare Metals is in Coconino County, Arizona.

What is the ZIP code of Rare Metals, AZ?

The ZIP code for Rare Metals is 86045.

What is the nearest town to Rare Metals?

Moenkopi, 5.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Rare Metals?

Yes. The closest is Moenkopi, 5.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Rare Metals?

July, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).

What is the coldest month in Rare Metals?

December, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Rare Metals?

About 6.3 inches (159 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Rare Metals?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Rare Metals?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rare Metals have?

Cold desert (Köppen BWk).

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