Salt Wells, NV
Unincorporated community in Churchill County, Nevada
Salt Wells is a small unincorporated community in Churchill County, Nevada. It is 7.7 miles W of Fallon Station, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 89496.
Salt Wells at a glance
- State
- Nevada
- County
- Churchill County
- ZIP code
- 89496
- Nearest town
- Fallon Station (7.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.3753, -118.5819
Weather in Salt Wells now
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Salt Wells weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Salt Wells.
This week in Salt Wells
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Salt Wells
What is the weather usually like in Salt Wells?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 96°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 20°F average low
- 4.9 inprecipitation per year · 125 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salt Wells: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FALLON NAAS, NV US (USW00093102), adjusted for the elevation of Salt Wells.
Salt Wells weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salt Wells through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:40 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Salt Wells?
Salt Wells has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 20°F (-6°C).
It gets about 4.9 inches (125 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Salt Wells is May–June 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 Salt Wells
The closest live webcam is Fallon, 11.5 miles W of Salt Wells.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Salt Wells.
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Questions about Salt Wells
Where is Salt Wells, NV?
Salt Wells is an unincorporated community in Churchill County, Nevada, 7.7 miles W of Fallon Station.
What county is Salt Wells in?
Salt Wells is in Churchill County, Nevada.
What is the ZIP code of Salt Wells, NV?
The ZIP code for Salt Wells is 89496.
What is the nearest town to Salt Wells?
Fallon Station, 7.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Salt Wells?
Yes. The closest is Fallon, 11.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Salt Wells?
July, with an average high of 96°F (36°C).
What is the coldest month in Salt Wells?
December, with an average low of 20°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Salt Wells?
About 4.9 inches (125 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Salt Wells?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Salt Wells?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salt Wells have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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