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Washington Park, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
16 Population 6/sq mi density
59°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
361 Violent Crime/100K 2,468 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
361 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Washington Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,569 ft (1,697 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates34.4004°N, 111.2710°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGila County County
Nearest AirportWinslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.50"
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

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 15, 2025.

Mar 2, 2005 40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona M5.1 45 km
Jan 30, 2005 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona M4.0 44 km
Jan 6, 1998 15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona M3.9 91 km
Mar 18, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.8 90 km
Jan 28, 2005 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.8 43 km
Jul 23, 2023 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona M3.8 114 km
Mar 31, 1997 18 km SE of Valle, Arizona M3.7 142 km
Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 40 km
Jan 23, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.6 89 km
Nov 13, 1991 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona M3.5 103 km
Oct 25, 2011 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona M3.5 126 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 26 km
May 10, 2023 33 km SW of Cameron, Arizona M3.4 143 km
Apr 7, 2021 4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona M3.3 92 km
Apr 1, 1994 22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona M3.3 144 km
Mar 31, 1997 19 km SSE of Valle, Arizona M3.3 141 km
Jan 8, 2012 28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona M3.2 56 km
Mar 18, 2025 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.2 94 km
Jul 1, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.2 40 km
May 9, 2009 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona M3.1 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

39 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 87 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 85 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 85 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 88 km 0
Nov 19, 2023 EF1 17 km 0
Jul 10, 2021 EF1 23 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF1 9 km 0
Oct 14, 2006 EF1 90 km 0
Oct 17, 1962 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 26, 2024 EF0 97 km 0
Jun 25, 2022 EF0 97 km 0
Jun 23, 2022 EF0 85 km 0
Jun 29, 2021 EF0 99 km 0
Jul 24, 2020 EF0 90 km 0
Sep 23, 2019 EF0 91 km 0
Oct 21, 2018 EF0 83 km 0
Aug 18, 2018 EF0 81 km 0
Jul 15, 2013 EF0 88 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF0 78 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF0 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 1075 112 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 77 km
2005 CAVE CREEK COMPLEX 246,143 58 km
2020 BUSH 212,542 66 km
2019 WOODBURY 130,242 98 km
2004 WILLOW 118,494 39 km
2021 RAFAEL 75,741 100 km
2005 EDGE COMPLEX 69,291 69 km
1996 LONE 60,574 79 km
2021 BACKBONE 41,168 36 km
2017 BROOKLYN 39,780 73 km
2016 JACK 35,926 34 km
2016 JUNIPER 32,293 68 km
2017 GOODWIN 28,192 94 km
2024 SAND STONE 26,470 75 km
1990 DUDE 25,080 9 km
2015 CAMILLO 24,654 51 km
2024 SKELETON 22,753 75 km
2014 SLIDE 22,698 83 km
1995 RIO 22,666 91 km
1995 BASIN 21,533 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
February 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Washington Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.4").

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