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Fort Apache, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Greenlee County County
1.2
/5.0
F
Poor
239
Population
213/sq mi density
$55,500
Home Value
$432,521 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
698
Violent Crime/100K
3,026 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
698 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
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Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Apache has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,053 ft (1,540 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7901°N, 109.9886°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Greenlee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively 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: Red Hill (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 118 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in |
Fort Apache has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 27°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and May the driest (0.6").