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Valentine, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Mohave County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
43 Population 27/sq mi density
$245,000 Home Value $271,781 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
256 Violent Crime/100K 5,157 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Valentine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,809 ft (1,161 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates35.3885°N, 113.6591°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyMohave County County
Nearest AirportLaughlin/Bullhead International (IFP)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.0"
79% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.3 / 100
Community Resilience3.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 3, 2025.

Apr 29, 1993 5 km SSE of Valle, Arizona M5.3 142 km
Apr 25, 1993 3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona M5.0 139 km
Sep 19, 2022 45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona M4.4 144 km
Jul 5, 1992 Arizona M4.0 146 km
Jun 29, 2019 47 km SSE of Scenic, Arizona M3.8 112 km
Jul 23, 2023 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona M3.8 132 km
May 5, 2016 35 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada M3.8 124 km
Apr 17, 2016 33 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada M3.8 126 km
May 7, 1993 4 km SW of Valle, Arizona M3.8 137 km
May 17, 2025 31 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada M3.8 128 km
Mar 27, 2008 53 km SE of Scenic, Arizona M3.7 120 km
Mar 14, 1992 20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona M3.7 134 km
Apr 17, 1995 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona M3.7 145 km
Oct 22, 1996 20 km SE of Boulder City, Nevada M3.7 104 km
Mar 14, 1992 12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona M3.7 141 km
Jan 1, 1995 3 km SW of Boulder City, Nevada M3.6 126 km
Oct 29, 1994 9 km NNW of Meadview, Arizona M3.6 88 km
Apr 29, 1993 4 km S of Valle, Arizona M3.6 140 km
Mar 29, 2025 32 km S of Scenic, Arizona M3.6 128 km
Feb 4, 1993 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona M3.6 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

17 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 70 km 0
Aug 6, 1983 EF1 55 km 0
May 1, 1980 EF1 71 km 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 77 km 0
Aug 6, 1974 EF1 63 km 0
Sep 18, 1972 EF1 92 km 0
Jul 24, 2020 EF0 26 km 0
Jul 27, 2016 EF0 29 km 0
Oct 18, 2010 EF0 35 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 31 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 53 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 68 km 0
Jul 13, 1995 EF0 11 km 0
Jul 11, 1995 EF0 90 km 0
Jul 21, 1990 EF0 88 km 0
Jul 6, 1976 EF0 71 km 0
Aug 8, 1972 EF0 25 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Uinkaret Field Volcanic field 1,555 m (5,102 ft) 1100 120 km
San Francisco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 1075 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PILOT (29,883 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 PILOT 29,883 60 km
1994 COYOTE 24,951 77 km
2005 PERKINS COMPLEX 18,064 78 km
2019 SHERIDAN 17,411 99 km
2012 BLACK CANYON 17,083 46 km
2005 TWIN MILLS 12,244 66 km
2020 PILOT KNOB 11,067 75 km
1994 TOWERS-1 10,253 71 km
2011 NEW WATER 9,951 72 km
2021 SNAP POINT 9,311 92 km
2006 BLACK MOUNTAIN COMPLEX 8,974 68 km
1995 LOST 7,276 48 km
2013 BEAVER 6,751 66 km
2020 BLACK CANYON 6,363 43 km
1995 TOWERII 6,207 71 km
1994 COYOTE 6,154 62 km
2018 STUBBS 6,140 96 km
2013 DEAN PEAK 5,846 34 km
1995 STOVE 5,770 66 km
1994 WARM 5,100 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.0 in
February 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 2.0 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Valentine has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 40°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.3").

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