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Hondah, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
860 Population 71/sq mi density
$91,700 Home Value $432,521 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
698 Violent Crime/100K 3,026 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
698 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hondah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 70.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,083 ft (2,159 m)
Area12.3 sq mi (31.8 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates34.0943°N, 109.9344°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGila County County
Nearest AirportShow Low Regional (SOW)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 70.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0517 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.67 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.7 / 100
Community Resilience6.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.2 on Mar 18, 2025.

Mar 2, 2005 40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona M5.1 117 km
Jan 30, 2005 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona M4.0 129 km
Jan 6, 1998 15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona M3.9 105 km
Jan 28, 2005 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.8 119 km
May 24, 2010 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 110 km
Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 119 km
May 24, 2010 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 111 km
Oct 8, 2012 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.6 102 km
Oct 29, 2012 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.5 99 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 119 km
Feb 16, 2013 34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.3 99 km
Jul 1, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.2 117 km
Jan 8, 2012 28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona M3.2 123 km
Mar 18, 2025 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.2 52 km
Sep 23, 2019 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona M3.1 83 km
Jun 25, 2010 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona M3.1 128 km
Jun 18, 2022 4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.0 45 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 103 km
May 25, 2010 25 km NNE of Clifton, Arizona M3.0 114 km
Sep 9, 2014 6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.9 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 17, 1962 EF1 70 km 0
Jul 26, 2024 EF0 44 km 0
Jun 7, 2024 EF0 94 km 0
Sep 1, 2011 EF0 88 km 0
Jul 24, 2011 EF0 49 km 0
Sep 3, 2008 EF0 58 km 0
Aug 30, 2006 EF0 79 km 0
Jul 16, 2005 EF0 52 km 0
Jul 16, 2005 EF0 69 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF0 82 km 0
Sep 4, 2004 EF0 94 km 0
Aug 15, 2003 EF0 72 km 0
Sep 16, 2001 EF0 47 km 0
Sep 16, 2001 EF0 47 km 0
Aug 29, 2001 EF0 92 km 0
Oct 22, 1997 EF0 92 km 0
Aug 14, 1979 EF0 26 km 0
Oct 27, 1974 EF0 90 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF0 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (103 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 103 km
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WALLOW (563,664 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 WALLOW 563,664 71 km
2002 RODEO 461,774 51 km
2001 UNNAMED 151,684 91 km
2014 SKUNK 73,774 72 km
2020 GRIFFIN 61,455 91 km
2016 CEDAR 44,163 22 km
2015 WHITETAIL 33,592 66 km
2020 COW CANYON 33,536 98 km
2017 HILLTOP 32,983 59 km
2016 JUNIPER 32,293 95 km
2020 VALLEY 29,331 83 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 29,314 76 km
2018 RATTLESNAKE 27,383 69 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 2 26,885 73 km
2003 KINISHBA 26,205 24 km
2021 BEAR 24,459 86 km
2020 BRINGHAM 23,134 94 km
2020 CASSADORE SPRINGS 21,534 74 km
1996 UNNAMED 19,686 56 km
1995 RHETT 19,337 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in

Hondah has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.6").

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