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Snowflake, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Navajo County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
6,349
Population
188/sq mi density
$72,753
Median Income
$22,649 per capita
$248,000
Home Value
$334,230 Zillow
$1,304
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
783
Violent Crime/100K
4,878 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,753 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$248,000 home value, $1,304/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
783 violent crimes/100K (106% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Snowflake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,663 ft (1,726 m) |
| Area | 33.6 sq mi (87.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5215°N, 110.0912°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Navajo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0478 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 120 km |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 171 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Snowflake has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.3").