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Dolan Springs, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Mohave County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,354 Population 23/sq mi density
$30,795 Median Income $23,272 per capita
$91,500 Home Value $128,056 Zillow
$1,115 Median Rent 37.0% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
256 Violent Crime/100K 5,157 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,795 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,500 home value, $1,115/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Dolan Springs has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 97°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 97°F Jul (36°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average97°F (36°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,291 ft (1,003 m)
Area58.1 sq mi (150.5 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates35.5905°N, 114.2852°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyMohave County County
Nearest AirportLaughlin/Bullhead International (IFP)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.0"
87% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.50"
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

153 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 5, 2025.

Sep 19, 2022 45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona M4.4 140 km
Nov 30, 1995 28 km ESE of Indian Springs, Nevada M3.9 138 km
Sep 8, 1993 19 km W of Sandy Valley, Nevada M3.8 144 km
Apr 17, 2016 33 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada M3.8 104 km
May 17, 2025 31 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada M3.8 105 km
May 5, 2016 35 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada M3.8 100 km
Jun 29, 2019 47 km SSE of Scenic, Arizona M3.8 98 km
Mar 27, 2008 53 km SE of Scenic, Arizona M3.7 116 km
Oct 22, 1996 20 km SE of Boulder City, Nevada M3.7 45 km
Mar 29, 2025 32 km S of Scenic, Arizona M3.6 105 km
Jan 1, 1995 3 km SW of Boulder City, Nevada M3.6 66 km
Aug 4, 2010 36 km NNW of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada M3.6 136 km
Sep 9, 1993 18 km WNW of Sandy Valley, Nevada M3.6 142 km
Nov 25, 1993 18 km WNW of Sandy Valley, Nevada M3.6 142 km
Sep 25, 2012 31 km NNE of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada M3.6 113 km
Oct 29, 1994 9 km NNW of Meadview, Arizona M3.6 57 km
May 12, 1993 22 km NNE of Meadview, Arizona M3.5 72 km
Aug 19, 1993 16 km W of Sandy Valley, Nevada M3.5 141 km
Apr 7, 2025 28 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada M3.5 107 km
Jul 7, 2002 53 km SE of Scenic, Arizona M3.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

22 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 21, 2001 EF1 83 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 63 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF1 80 km 0
Aug 6, 1983 EF1 8 km 0
Aug 6, 1974 EF1 76 km 0
Sep 18, 1972 EF1 68 km 0
Jul 24, 2020 EF0 56 km 0
Jul 27, 2016 EF0 45 km 0
Aug 4, 2014 EF0 59 km 0
Oct 18, 2010 EF0 52 km 0
Sep 11, 1998 EF0 80 km 0
Aug 25, 1998 EF0 97 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 46 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 44 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 44 km 0
Jul 13, 1995 EF0 50 km 0
Mar 30, 1992 EF0 100 km 0
Jan 30, 1990 EF0 75 km 0
Jul 22, 1984 EF0 90 km 0
Aug 20, 1975 EF0 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Uinkaret Field Volcanic field 1,555 m (5,102 ft) 1100 136 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 89 km
2005 FORK 43,665 71 km
2005 SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (TRAMP) 27,560 87 km
1994 COYOTE 24,951 18 km
2005 TANK COMPLEX 24,268 93 km
2005 PERKINS COMPLEX 18,064 18 km
2012 BLACK CANYON 17,083 53 km
2005 TWIN MILLS 12,244 25 km
1994 TOWERS-1 10,253 60 km
2011 NEW WATER 9,951 56 km
2021 SNAP POINT 9,311 81 km
2006 BLACK MOUNTAIN COMPLEX 8,974 29 km
1995 LOST 7,276 54 km
2013 BEAVER 6,751 55 km
1994 RATTLESNAK 6,521 65 km
2020 BLACK CANYON 6,363 49 km
1994 FORT PIUTE 6,350 76 km
1995 TOWERII 6,207 55 km
1994 COYOTE 6,154 14 km
2015 WILLOW 6,084 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°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 97°F (36°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) 0.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Dolan Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 43°F in December to 97°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.2").

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