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Vernon, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
230 Population 404/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
698 Violent Crime/100K 3,026 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
698 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Vernon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 66.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,961 ft (2,122 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density404/sq mi
Coordinates34.2479°N, 109.6899°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGila County County
Nearest AirportShow Low Regional (SOW)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 66.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.55"

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

35 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 M5.1 128 km
Jan 30, 2005 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona M4.0 140 km
Jan 6, 1998 15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona M3.9 105 km
Jan 28, 2005 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.8 130 km
May 24, 2010 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 116 km
Oct 8, 2012 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.6 105 km
May 24, 2010 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 114 km
Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 131 km
Oct 29, 2012 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.5 102 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 134 km
Feb 16, 2013 34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.3 101 km
Mar 18, 2025 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.2 58 km
Jan 8, 2012 28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona M3.2 132 km
Jul 1, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.2 129 km
Sep 23, 2019 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona M3.1 57 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 122 km
May 25, 2010 25 km NNE of Clifton, Arizona M3.0 118 km
Jun 18, 2022 4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.0 60 km
Feb 8, 2005 41 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M2.9 129 km
Sep 9, 2014 6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.9 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 17, 1962 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 26, 2024 EF0 51 km 0
Jun 7, 2024 EF0 89 km 0
Sep 13, 2022 EF0 99 km 0
Sep 1, 2011 EF0 80 km 0
Jul 24, 2011 EF0 47 km 0
May 22, 2009 EF0 92 km 0
Sep 3, 2008 EF0 53 km 0
Aug 30, 2006 EF0 68 km 0
Jul 25, 2005 EF0 98 km 0
Jul 16, 2005 EF0 41 km 0
Jul 16, 2005 EF0 26 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF0 66 km 0
Aug 15, 2003 EF0 86 km 0
Sep 16, 2001 EF0 46 km 0
Sep 16, 2001 EF0 46 km 0
Aug 29, 2001 EF0 85 km 0
Oct 22, 1997 EF0 85 km 0
Aug 14, 1979 EF0 9 km 0
Oct 27, 1974 EF0 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 79 km
Zuni-Bandera Volcanic field 2,550 m (8,366 ft) -1170 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WALLOW (563,664 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 WALLOW 563,664 64 km
2002 RODEO 461,774 71 km
2014 SKUNK 73,774 95 km
2016 CEDAR 44,163 50 km
2015 WHITETAIL 33,592 92 km
2020 COW CANYON 33,536 95 km
2017 HILLTOP 32,983 86 km
2018 RATTLESNAKE 27,383 72 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 2 26,885 98 km
2003 KINISHBA 26,205 50 km
2021 BEAR 24,459 90 km
2020 BRINGHAM 23,134 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 19,686 66 km
1995 RHETT 19,337 95 km
2009 BEAR CANYON 19,002 91 km
2004 KP 16,328 84 km
2013 CREEK 16,120 96 km
2017 DOVE 13,390 93 km
2021 HORTON 12,525 72 km
2008 EAGLE 12,059 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
February 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in Coldest

Vernon has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.6").

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