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Wide Ruins, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Apache County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
28
Population
72/sq mi density
52°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
783
Violent Crime/100K
4,878 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
783 violent crimes/100K (106% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wide Ruins experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,268 ft (1,910 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4174°N, 109.4996°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Apache County County |
| Nearest Airport | Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW) 74 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 144 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 153 km |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Wide Ruins has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.4").