Wellton, Arizona
Wellton is a town of 2,527 people in Yuma County, Arizona, founded in 1904.
Why visit Wellton
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include The Links at Coyote Wash.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 106°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Wellton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wellton
Wellton is a town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population of the town is 2,375. It is part of the Yuma metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Wellton, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes4
Geronimo's Mexican Dining
Restaurant · Margarita, Chile Rellenos, Mexican · 4.5 mi
East Los Angeles Avenue, Wellton
Tu-Th 11:00-16:00
Where to stay4
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Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries1
Map of Wellton
15 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 43°F | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 72°F | 45°F | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 79°F | 50°F | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 56°F | 0.1 in |
| May | 93°F | 62°F | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 102°F | 70°F | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 106°F | 80°F | 0.3 in |
| Aug | 105°F | 80°F | 0.6 in |
| Sep | 100°F | 73°F | 0.4 in |
| Oct | 90°F | 60°F | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 77°F | 49°F | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 42°F | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Yuma 27 Ene 72279 (14 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Yuma County has had 3 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-12: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Laguna Army Airfield (LGF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Fortuna Foothills 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Tacna 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Yuma 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Yuma Proving Ground 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Avenue B and C 26 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Rancho Mesa Verde 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Donovan Estates 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Somerton 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Wall Lane 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- San Luis 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- BMGR-Wellton (1), DiverDave, CC BY-SA 4.0
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