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Shumway, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
178 Population 61/sq mi density
$54,705 Median Income $46,157 per capita
$147,000 Home Value $373,195 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
698 Violent Crime/100K 3,026 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,705 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
698 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Shumway experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,861 ft (1,786 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates34.4145°N, 110.0649°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGila County County
Nearest AirportShow Low Regional (SOW)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 19.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

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 89 km
Jan 30, 2005 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona M4.0 101 km
Jan 6, 1998 15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona M3.9 68 km
Jan 28, 2005 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.8 92 km
May 24, 2010 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 146 km
Oct 8, 2012 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.6 138 km
May 24, 2010 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 148 km
Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 92 km
Oct 29, 2012 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.5 135 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 96 km
Feb 16, 2013 34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.3 134 km
Mar 18, 2025 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.2 18 km
Jan 8, 2012 28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona M3.2 92 km
Jul 1, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.2 90 km
Sep 23, 2019 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona M3.1 67 km
Jun 25, 2010 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona M3.1 137 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 88 km
Jun 18, 2022 4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.0 26 km
Aug 30, 2014 8 km W of Rock House, Arizona M2.9 124 km
Sep 9, 2014 6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.9 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 17, 1962 EF1 49 km 0
Jul 26, 2024 EF0 13 km 0
Jun 7, 2024 EF0 57 km 0
Sep 13, 2022 EF0 65 km 0
Jul 15, 2013 EF0 89 km 0
Sep 1, 2011 EF0 51 km 0
Jul 24, 2011 EF0 12 km 0
May 22, 2009 EF0 77 km 0
Sep 3, 2008 EF0 89 km 0
Jul 25, 2005 EF0 92 km 0
Jul 16, 2005 EF0 64 km 0
Jul 16, 2005 EF0 43 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF0 50 km 0
Sep 29, 2004 EF0 70 km 0
Sep 4, 2004 EF0 89 km 0
Aug 15, 2003 EF0 49 km 0
Jun 17, 2003 EF0 90 km 0
Sep 16, 2001 EF0 10 km 0
Sep 16, 2001 EF0 10 km 0
Aug 29, 2001 EF0 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 115 km
San Francisco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 1075 180 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: RODEO (461,774 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 RODEO 461,774 42 km
2016 CEDAR 44,163 45 km
2015 WHITETAIL 33,592 97 km
2017 HILLTOP 32,983 86 km
2003 KINISHBA 26,205 58 km
1996 UNNAMED 19,686 94 km
2009 BEAR CANYON 19,002 96 km
2018 TINDER 16,083 98 km
2021 UNNAMED 12,844 77 km
2009 CHEVLON COMPLEX (WEIMER) 12,001 66 km
1993 RX BURN 11,997 87 km
2012 POCO 10,652 77 km
1995 UNNAMED 10,457 69 km
2010 TURKEY 10,168 66 km
1999 CHUCKBOX 9,899 59 km
2023 VALENTINE 9,692 78 km
2020 MEDICINE 8,508 87 km
2007 WILKINS 8,127 91 km
2017 MAVERICK PRESCRIBED BURN 8,102 93 km
2002 LITTLE 7,704 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in

Shumway has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.4").

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