Window Rock, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Apache County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,384
Population
451/sq mi density
$44,918
Median Income
$27,211 per capita
$82,700
Home Value
$394,556 Zillow
$609
Median Rent
13.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$44,918 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,700 home value, $609/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Window Rock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. The area receives 33.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 14.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,769 ft (2,063 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 451/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6705°N, 109.0630°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Apache County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 87 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 14.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 99.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 137 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Window Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.3").