Sign In Register

Chloride, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Mohave County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
157 Population 104/sq mi density
$35,938 Median Income $36,654 per capita
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
256 Violent Crime/100K 5,157 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$35,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chloride enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,014 ft (1,223 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates35.4097°N, 114.1972°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyMohave County County
Nearest AirportLaughlin/Bullhead International (IFP)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.0"
79% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.54"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.3 / 100
Community Resilience3.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

131 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 3, 2025.

Apr 17, 2016 33 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada M3.8 122 km
May 5, 2016 35 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada M3.8 118 km
May 17, 2025 31 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada M3.8 123 km
Jun 29, 2019 47 km SSE of Scenic, Arizona M3.8 114 km
Mar 27, 2008 53 km SE of Scenic, Arizona M3.7 130 km
Oct 22, 1996 20 km SE of Boulder City, Nevada M3.7 66 km
Mar 29, 2025 32 km S of Scenic, Arizona M3.6 123 km
Sep 25, 2012 31 km NNE of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada M3.6 135 km
Oct 29, 1994 9 km NNW of Meadview, Arizona M3.6 75 km
Jan 1, 1995 3 km SW of Boulder City, Nevada M3.6 86 km
Apr 7, 2025 28 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada M3.5 125 km
Jun 29, 2019 49 km NNE of Meadview, Arizona M3.5 114 km
May 12, 1993 22 km NNE of Meadview, Arizona M3.5 90 km
Apr 8, 2016 59 km ESE of Scenic, Arizona M3.5 138 km
Jul 7, 2002 53 km SE of Scenic, Arizona M3.5 133 km
Jan 31, 1996 15 km ESE of Boulder City, Nevada M3.4 71 km
May 27, 2025 31 km S of Scenic, Arizona M3.4 124 km
Mar 25, 2025 32 km S of Scenic, Arizona M3.4 123 km
May 6, 2016 30 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada M3.4 123 km
Dec 4, 1992 37 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada M3.4 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 21, 2001 EF1 69 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 44 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF1 99 km 0
Aug 6, 1983 EF1 23 km 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 95 km 0
Aug 6, 1974 EF1 83 km 0
Sep 18, 1972 EF1 54 km 0
Jul 24, 2020 EF0 37 km 0
Jul 27, 2016 EF0 25 km 0
Aug 4, 2014 EF0 77 km 0
Oct 18, 2010 EF0 31 km 0
Sep 11, 1998 EF0 99 km 0
Aug 7, 1997 EF0 97 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 26 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 23 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 28 km 0
Jul 13, 1995 EF0 39 km 0
Jan 30, 1990 EF0 96 km 0
Aug 20, 1975 EF0 95 km 0
Aug 8, 1972 EF0 27 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (145 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Uinkaret Field Volcanic field 1,555 m (5,102 ft) 1100 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: YORK (94,736 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 YORK 94,736 92 km
2005 FORK 43,665 91 km
2023 PILOT 29,883 96 km
1994 COYOTE 24,951 31 km
2005 PERKINS COMPLEX 18,064 33 km
2012 BLACK CANYON 17,083 59 km
2005 TWIN MILLS 12,244 17 km
1994 TOWERS-1 10,253 73 km
2011 NEW WATER 9,951 70 km
2021 SNAP POINT 9,311 95 km
2006 BLACK MOUNTAIN COMPLEX 8,974 20 km
1995 LOST 7,276 60 km
2013 BEAVER 6,751 68 km
1994 RATTLESNAK 6,521 85 km
2020 BLACK CANYON 6,363 54 km
1994 FORT PIUTE 6,350 77 km
1995 TOWERII 6,207 69 km
1994 COYOTE 6,154 33 km
2015 WILLOW 6,084 71 km
2013 DEAN PEAK 5,846 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
February 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in Wettest
September 74°F (24°C) 0.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
December 44°F (6°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Chloride has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.2").

View full weather details →