Salina, AZ
Unincorporated community in Apache County, Arizona
Salina is a small unincorporated community in Apache County, Arizona. It is 3.7 miles N of Cottonwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 86520.
Salina at a glance
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Apache County
- ZIP code
- 86520
- Nearest town
- Cottonwood (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 36.0222, -109.8667
Weather in Salina now
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Salina weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Salina.
This week in Salina
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Salina
What is the weather usually like in Salina?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 8.8 inprecipitation per year · 222 mm
- 4.9 insnowfall per year · 12 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salina: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CANYON DE CHELLY, AZ US (USC00021248), adjusted for the elevation of Salina.
Salina weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salina through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| February | 7:04 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:28 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 46 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Salina?
Salina has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 8.8 inches (222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Salina 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 Salina
The closest live webcam is Ganado, 28.6 miles SE of Salina.
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Questions about Salina
Where is Salina, AZ?
Salina is an unincorporated community in Apache County, Arizona, 3.7 miles N of Cottonwood.
What county is Salina in?
Salina is in Apache County, Arizona.
What is the ZIP code of Salina, AZ?
The ZIP code for Salina is 86520.
What is the nearest town to Salina?
Cottonwood, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Salina?
Yes. The closest is Ganado, 28.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Salina?
July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Salina?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Salina?
About 8.8 inches (222 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Salina?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Salina?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salina have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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