Black Canyon City, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Yavapai County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,297
Population
93/sq mi density
$69,718
Median Income
$40,912 per capita
$286,900
Home Value
$363,132 Zillow
73°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$69,718 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$286,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Black Canyon City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,091 ft (637 m) |
| Area | 24.3 sq mi (62.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0714°N, 112.1224°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Yavapai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0474 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Black Canyon City has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 55°F in December to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.1").