Sentinel, AZ
Unincorporated community in Yuma County, Arizona
Sentinel is a small unincorporated community in Yuma County, Arizona. It is 13.8 miles W of Aztec, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 85333.
Sentinel at a glance
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Yuma County
- ZIP code
- 85333
- Nearest town
- Aztec (13.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Coordinates
- 32.8581, -113.2125
Weather in Sentinel now
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Sentinel weather by the hour
Sentinel weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sentinel.
This week in Sentinel
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sentinel
What is the weather usually like in Sentinel?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 107°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 39°F average low
- 6.1 inprecipitation per year · 155 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sentinel: January to March and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DATELAND WHITEWING RCH, AZ US (USC00022434), adjusted for the elevation of Sentinel.
Sentinel weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sentinel through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 7:04 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 7:43 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| August | 5:55 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 6:15 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:36 AM | 6:01 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Sentinel?
Sentinel has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 107°F (41°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 6.1 inches (155 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Sentinel 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 Sentinel
The closest live webcam is Gila Bend, 30.6 miles E of Sentinel.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sentinel.
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Questions about Sentinel
Where is Sentinel, AZ?
Sentinel is an unincorporated community in Yuma County, Arizona, 13.8 miles W of Aztec.
What county is Sentinel in?
Sentinel is in Yuma County, Arizona.
What is the ZIP code of Sentinel, AZ?
The ZIP code for Sentinel is 85333.
What is the nearest town to Sentinel?
Aztec, 13.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sentinel?
Yes. The closest is Gila Bend, 30.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sentinel?
July, with an average high of 107°F (41°C).
What is the coldest month in Sentinel?
December, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Sentinel?
About 6.1 inches (155 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sentinel?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sentinel?
January to March and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sentinel have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
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