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Wikieup, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Yavapai County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
74 Population 17/sq mi density
67°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
256 Violent Crime/100K 5,157 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wikieup enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,905 ft (581 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates34.6930°N, 113.5995°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyYavapai County County
Nearest AirportLaughlin/Bullhead International (IFP)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.4"
78% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.61"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0474 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.0 / 100
Community Resilience18.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very 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

38 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 M3.8 107 km
Mar 18, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.8 139 km
Jan 23, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.6 139 km
Nov 13, 1991 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona M3.5 114 km
Oct 25, 2011 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona M3.5 101 km
Oct 9, 2016 30 km ENE of Peach Springs, Arizona M3.4 113 km
Apr 7, 1992 20 km ESE of Peach Springs, Arizona M3.4 91 km
Apr 1, 1994 22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona M3.3 86 km
Jan 5, 2008 20km SE of Kingman, AZ M3.2 49 km
May 9, 2009 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona M3.1 144 km
Jan 17, 2015 40 km N of Bagdad, Arizona M3.1 44 km
Mar 13, 1992 56km NE of Kingman, Arizona M3.0 92 km
Mar 4, 2015 26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona M3.0 61 km
Aug 10, 2003 44 km SE of Valentine, Arizona M3.0 47 km
Jun 17, 2014 17 km SSE of Williams, Arizona M3.0 146 km
Oct 17, 2012 35 km NE of Peach Springs, Arizona M2.9 124 km
Aug 4, 2014 24 km SSE of Valentine, Arizona M2.9 53 km
Jul 18, 2021 27 km SW of Valle, Arizona M2.9 143 km
Mar 2, 2015 19 km E of Yucca, Arizona M2.9 38 km
Jan 17, 2008 17 km E of Yucca, Arizona M2.9 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 21, 2001 EF1 96 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF1 72 km 0
May 1, 1980 EF1 96 km 0
Mar 14, 1979 EF1 2 km 0
Sep 18, 1972 EF1 96 km 0
Sep 18, 1972 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 24, 2020 EF0 64 km 0
Jul 27, 2016 EF0 74 km 0
Oct 18, 2010 EF0 66 km 0
Aug 7, 1997 EF0 92 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 90 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 73 km 0
Nov 22, 1996 EF0 79 km 0
Jul 13, 1995 EF0 83 km 0
Sep 2, 1991 EF0 78 km 0
Jul 21, 1990 EF0 68 km 0
Jul 6, 1976 EF0 97 km 0
Aug 8, 1972 EF0 76 km 0
Aug 20, 1957 EF0 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 1075 190 km
Uinkaret Field Volcanic field 1,555 m (5,102 ft) 1100 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (38,814 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 UNNAMED 38,814 89 km
2023 PILOT 29,883 37 km
2005 SH RANCH COMPLEX 22,636 56 km
2019 SHERIDAN 17,411 65 km
1999 HARCUVAR 16,305 71 km
2020 PILOT KNOB 11,067 33 km
1998 UNNAMED 8,527 93 km
2013 YARNELL HILL 7,947 91 km
2013 DOCE 6,858 95 km
2018 STUBBS 6,140 62 km
2015 WILLOW 6,084 88 km
2013 DEAN PEAK 5,846 55 km
1995 STOVE 5,770 19 km
1994 WARM 5,100 70 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,913 78 km
1993 HAQUAHALA 4,849 98 km
2020 BOZARTH 4,775 38 km
1995 ICEHOUSE 4,570 88 km
2006 SECRET 4,537 84 km
2016 TENDERFOOT 4,363 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in
February 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 88°F (31°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 1.6 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Wikieup has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 48°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.2").

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