Kayenta, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · San Juan County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
5,651
Population
429/sq mi density
$60,925
Median Income
$20,013 per capita
$37,900
Home Value
$394,556 Zillow
$786
Median Rent
16.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,925 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,900 home value, $786/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Kayenta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. The area receives 35.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,698 ft (1,737 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 429/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7172°N, 110.2605°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | San Juan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 112 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0512 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in |
Kayenta has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.2").