Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Winkelman
Winkelman in Gila County (Arizona) with it's 346 habitants is located in United States about 1,919 mi (or 3,089 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Current time in Winkelman is now 06:54 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Phoenix with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Winkelman, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport in a distance of 56 mi (or 90 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve in Mexico at a distance of 102 mi (or 165 km). Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Globe, Florence, Tucson, Safford and Phoenix. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F
Morning Temperature | 8°C / 46 °F |
Evening Temperature | 10°C / 49 °F |
Night Temperature | 5°C / 42 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 31% |
Air Pressure | 1013 hPa |
Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-West |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 91% of sky |
General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Wednesday, 6th of November 2024
13°C (55 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.
Thursday, 7th of November 2024
11°C (53 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Friday, 8th of November 2024
16°C (61 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Hayden, AZ at Night - part 3
3) Hayden and Winkelman residents claim the nighttime releases of thick smoke happen almost every night. During the daylight hours, ASARCO rarely emits smoke at ground level. ASARCO does not...
Hayden, AZ at Night
1) The smokestack in Hayden is one of the tallest in the world. It was designed so high in order to make sure all the toxic smoke blew far up and away from the town. The smoke shown is so dense...
Hayden, AZ at Night - part 2
2) The smoke consists of metals and acids, which explains the bluish and reddish colors of the smoke. None of the smoke is steam. ASARCO must also report its releases into the air of metals...
The Copper Basin Railway
Trains from the Copper Basin Railway based out of Hayden, AZ. Clips: -The westbound local passing through Kearny. -OT-1 exiting the tunnel towards Hayden. -The ore cars in action at the...
RESCHEDULED: First ride of 2011: Dripping Springs Loop (Part 2 of 2)
Rescheduled to Saturday 1/8/11 due to the cold weather *** What better way to ring in the new year then a two wheeled adventure with your friends at AARG? This ride will be an easier...
The Copper Basin Railway (Second Visit)
My second visit to the Copper Basin Railway in Arizona. Clips: -A loaded OT-1 heading eastbound along Kelvin Highway -A westbound train hauling slag from the smelter crossing highway 177...
Kayaking The Gila River in Arizona July 7th & 8th 2011
Pictures and video clips taken while kayaking in my Advanced Elements Airfusion Kayak on the Gila River from Winkelman Arizona. I love this kayak! Filmed on July 7th & 8th 2011. Fotos e...
Videos provided by Youtube are under the copyright of their owners.
Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Hayden, Arizona
Hayden is a town in Gila and Pinal counties in the U.S. state of Arizona. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the town is 843. The economic base of Hayden's economy is the Hayden Smelter.
Winkelman, Arizona
Winkelman is a town in Gila and Pinal counties in the U.S. state of Arizona. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the town was 444, almost all of whom lived in Gila County.
Hayden Smelter
Hayden Smelter is a smelter at Hayden, Arizona, owned and operated by ASARCO. It has a 305 meter (1,000 feet) tall chimney, which is the tallest free-standing structure of Arizona. In 2011, the EPA took action against the smelter for releasing "illegal amounts of lead, arsenic and eight other dangerous compounds."