Santa Claus, AZ
Unincorporated community in Mohave County, Arizona
Santa Claus is a small unincorporated community in Mohave County, Arizona. It is 5.2 miles N of Chloride, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 86431.
Santa Claus at a glance
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Mohave County
- ZIP code
- 86431
- Nearest town
- Chloride (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Coordinates
- 35.3367, -114.2156
Weather in Santa Claus now
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Santa Claus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Santa Claus.
This week in Santa Claus
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Santa Claus
What is the weather usually like in Santa Claus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 99°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 30°F average low
- 8.0 inprecipitation per year · 203 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Santa Claus: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KINGMAN MOHAVE CO AP, AZ US (USW00093167), adjusted for the elevation of Santa Claus.
Santa Claus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Santa Claus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 6:45 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:02 AM | 7:11 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May | 5:30 AM | 7:35 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| July | 5:32 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| August | 5:55 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:18 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:42 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Santa Claus?
Santa Claus has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 99°F (37°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 8.0 inches (203 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is May.
The best time to visit Santa Claus is March to May and 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 Santa Claus
The closest live webcam is Golden Valley › South, 8.8 miles SE of Santa Claus.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Santa Claus.
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Questions about Santa Claus
Where is Santa Claus, AZ?
Santa Claus is an unincorporated community in Mohave County, Arizona, 5.2 miles N of Chloride.
What county is Santa Claus in?
Santa Claus is in Mohave County, Arizona.
What is the ZIP code of Santa Claus, AZ?
The ZIP code for Santa Claus is 86431.
What is the nearest town to Santa Claus?
Chloride, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Santa Claus?
Yes. The closest is Golden Valley › South, 8.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Santa Claus?
July, with an average high of 99°F (37°C).
What is the coldest month in Santa Claus?
December, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Santa Claus?
About 8.0 inches (203 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Santa Claus?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Santa Claus?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Santa Claus have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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