Salt River, AZ

Unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona

Salt River is a small unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is 6.7 miles SW of Tempe, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 85201.

Salt River at a glance

State
Arizona
County
Maricopa County
ZIP code
85201
Nearest town
Tempe (6.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Phoenix
Coordinates
33.4667, -111.8633

Weather in Salt River now

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Salt River weather by the hour

Salt River weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Salt River.

This week in Salt River

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Salt River

What is the weather usually like in Salt River?

BWh
Hot desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

33°53°72°92°111°71°38°Jan74°41°Feb80°46°Mar87°51°Apr95°59°May104°67°Jun106°76°Jul105°75°Aug101°69°Sep91°56°Oct79°45°Nov69°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.1"Feb1.0"Mar0.2"Apr0.2"May0.1"Jun1.0"Jul1.3"Aug0.7"Sep0.6"Oct0.6"Nov0.9"Dec

Best time to visit Salt River: January to March and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TEMPE ASU, AZ US (USC00028499), adjusted for the elevation of Salt River.

Salt River weather month by month

January
71° 38°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
74° 41°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
80° 46°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
87° 51°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
95° 59°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
104° 67°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
106° 76°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
105° 75°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
101° 69°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
91° 56°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
79° 45°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
69° 38°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Salt River through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:29 AM5:43 PM10 h 14 min
February7:09 AM6:13 PM11 h 3 min
March6:35 AM6:36 PM12 h 0 min
April5:55 AM6:59 PM13 h 4 min
May5:25 AM7:22 PM13 h 56 min
June5:15 AM7:40 PM14 h 24 min
July5:27 AM7:39 PM14 h 11 min
August5:48 AM7:14 PM13 h 26 min
September6:09 AM6:35 PM12 h 25 min
October6:31 AM5:55 PM11 h 24 min
November6:57 AM5:26 PM10 h 28 min
December7:22 AM5:22 PM9 h 59 min

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

What is the weather like in Salt River?

Salt River has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 106°F (41°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).

It gets about 8.8 inches (223 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Salt River is January to March 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 Salt River

The closest live webcam is Mesa, 1.3 miles SE of Salt River.

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Tolleson › North: Loop 101 South at Mcdowell RdTolleson · 1.5 mi WOn Windy
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MesaMesa · 1.6 mi SEOn Windy
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Questions about Salt River

Where is Salt River, AZ?

Salt River is an unincorporated community in Maricopa County, Arizona, 6.7 miles SW of Tempe.

What county is Salt River in?

Salt River is in Maricopa County, Arizona.

What is the ZIP code of Salt River, AZ?

The ZIP code for Salt River is 85201.

What is the nearest town to Salt River?

Tempe, 6.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Salt River?

Yes. The closest is Mesa, 1.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Salt River?

July, with an average high of 106°F (41°C).

What is the coldest month in Salt River?

December, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Salt River?

About 8.8 inches (223 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Salt River?

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

When is the best time to visit Salt River?

January to March and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Salt River have?

Hot desert (Köppen BWh).

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