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Lukachukai, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · San Juan County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,876 Population 85/sq mi density
$34,191 Median Income $14,364 per capita
$48,200 Home Value $394,556 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
783 Violent Crime/100K 4,878 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$34,191 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,200 home value, $907/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
783 violent crimes/100K (106% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lukachukai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,574 ft (2,004 m)
Area22.0 sq mi (57.0 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates36.4112°N, 109.2255°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountySan Juan County County
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (FMN)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.65"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0416 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.25 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.5 / 100
Community Resilience5.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 26, 2024.

Apr 22, 2017 4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah M3.7 98 km
Jun 6, 2008 10 km NE of Bluff, Utah M3.6 107 km
Jun 25, 1991 10 km W of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah M3.4 123 km
Feb 24, 1993 16 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 146 km
May 13, 1993 19 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 144 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 92 km
Jul 15, 1992 26 km NNW of Mexican Hat, Utah M3.0 126 km
May 20, 1994 0 km SSE of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah M3.0 114 km
Sep 13, 1996 10 km NW of Kayenta, Arizona M2.9 108 km
Sep 22, 1992 15 km NW of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah M2.8 130 km
Jun 10, 2020 5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona M2.8 11 km
Mar 8, 1994 15 km NW of Kayenta, Arizona M2.8 113 km
Jan 30, 2023 18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico M2.7 139 km
May 20, 1994 8 km NNW of Kayenta, Arizona M2.7 105 km
Sep 23, 1995 4 km E of Teec Nos Pos, Arizona M2.7 60 km
Aug 26, 2024 8 km S of Rough Rock, Arizona M2.6 59 km
May 20, 2024 11 km WNW of Ramah, New Mexico M2.6 150 km
Mar 6, 2023 17 km ENE of Chilchinbito, Arizona M2.6 62 km
Aug 25, 2024 13 km NNE of Round Rock, Arizona M2.5 29 km
Jul 16, 2022 11 km NW of Many Farms, Arizona M2.5 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

12 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 10, 1957 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 13, 2022 EF0 73 km 0
Mar 21, 2020 EF0 88 km 0
Oct 20, 2015 EF0 98 km 0
Jun 6, 2015 EF0 86 km 0
Sep 18, 2013 EF0 95 km 0
Sep 10, 2013 EF0 66 km 0
Oct 21, 2010 EF0 63 km 0
Aug 3, 2010 EF0 39 km 0
May 25, 1996 EF0 98 km 0
Sep 28, 1990 EF0 98 km 0
Apr 29, 1957 EF0 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WOOD SPRINGS 2 (13,208 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 WOOD SPRINGS 2 13,208 58 km
2014 ASSAYII LAKE 13,176 54 km
1986 WESTTOE 5,397 83 km
1986 HOGAN 5,298 93 km
2005 LITTLE WATER1 4,342 60 km
2002 CARRIZO 1 3,701 45 km
2005 HOOK LAKE 3,609 36 km
1984 FERNANDO 3,419 91 km
2009 SAWMILL ROAD RX 3,411 64 km
2004 TURKEY SPRING 3,017 34 km
2007 OAK RIDGE 3 2,959 99 km
2004 SANDSPRING 2,935 53 km
1987 AZTECTHREE 2,857 81 km
2010 FLUTED ROCK LAKE RX 2,630 54 km
2006 KINLICHEE CANYON 1 2,283 75 km
2005 KINLICHEE 1,949 77 km
2011 CATTAIL CANYON JACKPOT BURN 1,801 44 km
2006 KINLICHEE 2 1,738 80 km
2001 9400 FMZ 1,312 54 km
2005 OAK RIDGE 1,309 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.0 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in

Lukachukai has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.4").

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