All Countries
Weather & Climate in Aguila, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aguila 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 2,169 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,169 ft (661 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9374°N, 113.1673°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | La Paz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.2 / 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
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Mar 18, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.8 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona | M3.8 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona | M3.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 1994 | 22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.3 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 2008 | 20km SE of Kingman, AZ | M3.2 | 142 km | 6 km |
| May 9, 2009 | 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona | M3.1 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2015 | 40 km N of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.1 | 113 km | 12 km |
| Mar 4, 2015 | 26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.0 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 2003 | 44 km SE of Valentine, Arizona | M3.0 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 17 km E of Yucca, Arizona | M2.9 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2014 | 24 km SSE of Valentine, Arizona | M2.9 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 19 km E of Yucca, Arizona | M2.9 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 120km ESE of Kingman, AZ | M2.7 | 90 km | 1 km |
| Jun 25, 2012 | 16 km NNW of Paulden, Arizona | M2.7 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2014 | 22 km SSE of Valentine, Arizona | M2.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 38km E of Parker, AZ | M2.6 | 72 km | 4 km |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 5 km NW of New River, Arizona | M2.6 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 39 km SSW of Bagdad, Arizona | M2.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
22 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 14, 1971 | EF2 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1968 | EF2 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2010 | EF1 | 67 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1981 | EF1 | 84 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1979 | EF1 | 94 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1977 | EF1 | 83 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 1974 | EF1 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1972 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 1967 | EF1 | 61 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 1956 | EF1 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2018 | EF0 | 96 km | 3.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2018 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2015 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 27, 2014 | EF0 | 91 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2008 | EF0 | 44 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2006 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1998 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 8, 1994 | EF0 | 77 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 8, 1993 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 1967 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (38,814 acres, 1998).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 38,814 | 68 km |
| 2017 | GOODWIN | 28,192 | 94 km |
| 2005 | SH RANCH COMPLEX | 22,636 | 80 km |
| 2019 | SHERIDAN | 17,411 | 94 km |
| 2021 | TIGER | 16,380 | 90 km |
| 1999 | HARCUVAR | 16,305 | 25 km |
| 2012 | GLADIATOR | 16,096 | 85 km |
| 2020 | CONSTELLATION | 11,245 | 58 km |
| 2020 | PILOT KNOB | 11,067 | 97 km |
| 2005 | J. CANYON | 10,361 | 59 km |
| 2020 | HORSE | 9,174 | 76 km |
| 2022 | CROOKS | 9,173 | 84 km |
| 2008 | LANE 2 | 8,562 | 84 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 8,527 | 56 km |
| 2013 | YARNELL HILL | 7,947 | 50 km |
| 2019 | CELLAR | 7,529 | 77 km |
| 2013 | DOCE | 6,858 | 95 km |
| 2018 | STUBBS | 6,140 | 95 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,046 | 69 km |
| 2005 | BOBBY | 5,766 | 36 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 1.0 in | |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in |
Aguila has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 49°F in January to 89°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.1").