Forest Lakes, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
217
Population
21/sq mi density
$85,242
Median Income
$69,095 per capita
$412,500
Home Value
$547,860 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,242 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$412,500 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Forest Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,583 ft (2,311 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3299°N, 110.8107°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Gila County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 52.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 29 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0517 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.67 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively 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
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (138 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 138 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in |
Forest Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.5").