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Whispering Pines, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
141 Population 328/sq mi density
$364,300 Home Value $486,088 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
361 Violent Crime/100K 2,468 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
361 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Whispering Pines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,337 ft (1,627 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density328/sq mi
Coordinates34.3727°N, 111.2812°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGila County County
Nearest AirportWinslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
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 48 km
Jan 30, 2005 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona M4.0 48 km
Jan 6, 1998 15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona M3.9 94 km
Mar 18, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.8 91 km
Jan 28, 2005 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.8 46 km
Jul 23, 2023 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona M3.8 114 km
Mar 31, 1997 18 km SE of Valle, Arizona M3.7 145 km
Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 43 km
Jan 23, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.6 90 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 29 km
May 10, 2023 33 km SW of Cameron, Arizona M3.4 146 km
Apr 7, 2021 4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona M3.3 94 km
Apr 1, 1994 22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona M3.3 145 km
Mar 31, 1997 19 km SSE of Valle, Arizona M3.3 143 km
Jan 8, 2012 28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona M3.2 59 km
Mar 18, 2025 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.2 95 km
Jul 1, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.2 43 km
May 9, 2009 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona M3.1 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

36 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 87 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 90 km 0
Nov 19, 2023 EF1 14 km 0
Jul 10, 2021 EF1 26 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF1 12 km 0
Oct 14, 2006 EF1 92 km 0
Oct 17, 1962 EF1 63 km 0
Jul 26, 2024 EF0 98 km 0
Jun 25, 2022 EF0 98 km 0
Jun 23, 2022 EF0 88 km 0
Jul 24, 2020 EF0 87 km 0
Sep 23, 2019 EF0 88 km 0
Oct 21, 2018 EF0 86 km 0
Aug 18, 2018 EF0 84 km 0
Jul 15, 2013 EF0 91 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF0 76 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF0 72 km 0
Jul 16, 2006 EF0 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 1075 114 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 57 km
2020 BUSH 212,542 63 km
2019 WOODBURY 130,242 95 km
2004 WILLOW 118,494 36 km
2005 EDGE COMPLEX 69,291 66 km
1996 LONE 60,574 76 km
2021 BACKBONE 41,168 36 km
2017 BROOKLYN 39,780 71 km
2016 JACK 35,926 37 km
2016 JUNIPER 32,293 65 km
2017 GOODWIN 28,192 93 km
2024 SAND STONE 26,470 72 km
1990 DUDE 25,080 10 km
2015 CAMILLO 24,654 54 km
2024 SKELETON 22,753 73 km
2014 SLIDE 22,698 85 km
1995 RIO 22,666 88 km
2020 SALT 21,885 98 km
1995 BASIN 21,533 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°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 76°F (24°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

Whispering Pines has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in December to 76°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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