Cottonwood, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Apache County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
122
Population
78,419/sq mi density
$57,000
Home Value
$390,534 Zillow
$1,039
Median Rent
18.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
223
Violent Crime/100K
1,168 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Cottonwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 14.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,070 ft (1,850 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 78,419/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0722°N, 109.8901°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Apache County County |
| Nearest Airport | Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW) 86 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 14.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 99.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in |
Cottonwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.3").