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Wenden, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · La Paz County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
412 Population 28/sq mi density
$43,400 Median Income $29,902 per capita
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
248 Violent Crime/100K 3,301 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,400 median income, 6.8% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wenden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,888 ft (575 m)
Area15.0 sq mi (38.7 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates33.8325°N, 113.5432°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyLa Paz County County
Nearest AirportPrescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC)
86 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.1"
81% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.26"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0500 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)2.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.6 / 100
Community Resilience0.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 3, 2025.

Jul 23, 2023 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona M3.8 145 km
Oct 25, 2011 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona M3.5 149 km
Nov 13, 1991 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona M3.5 141 km
Apr 1, 1994 22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona M3.3 145 km
Jan 5, 2008 20km SE of Kingman, AZ M3.2 141 km
Jan 17, 2015 40 km N of Bagdad, Arizona M3.1 127 km
May 9, 2009 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona M3.1 136 km
Aug 10, 2003 44 km SE of Valentine, Arizona M3.0 138 km
Mar 4, 2015 26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona M3.0 107 km
Jan 17, 2008 17 km E of Yucca, Arizona M2.9 122 km
Mar 2, 2015 19 km E of Yucca, Arizona M2.9 124 km
Aug 4, 2014 24 km SSE of Valentine, Arizona M2.9 149 km
Mar 2, 2015 120km ESE of Kingman, AZ M2.7 116 km
Jul 24, 2008 38km E of Parker, AZ M2.6 51 km
Jun 6, 2020 5 km NW of New River, Arizona M2.6 128 km
Aug 3, 2025 39 km SSW of Bagdad, Arizona M2.5 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 29, 2010 EF1 82 km 0
Jul 31, 1983 EF1 66 km 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 97 km 0
Sep 18, 1972 EF1 74 km 0
Jul 29, 1967 EF1 94 km 0
Oct 13, 2018 EF0 60 km 0
May 6, 2008 EF0 81 km 0
Oct 4, 1972 EF0 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KING VALLEY (32,964 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 KING VALLEY 32,964 95 km
1999 HARCUVAR 16,305 32 km
2020 CONSTELLATION 11,245 94 km
2005 J. CANYON 10,361 95 km
1998 UNNAMED 8,527 91 km
2013 YARNELL HILL 7,947 84 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,046 95 km
2005 BOBBY 5,766 66 km
2005 BIGHORN 5,699 33 km
2022 LOST LAKE 5,455 88 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,913 95 km
1993 HAQUAHALA 4,849 22 km
2016 TENDERFOOT 4,363 89 km
2005 BOSQUE 3,381 89 km
1995 LOST LAKE 2,846 87 km
1995 BEHM 2,786 99 km
2005 GUACAMOLE 2,401 95 km
2005 EAGLE EYE 2,303 40 km
2005 AGRO 2,078 28 km
2020 JACKRABBIT 1,907 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
June 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 86°F (30°C) 0.8 in
August 90°F (32°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in

Wenden has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 49°F in January to 90°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.1").

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