Weather & Climate in Ali Chuk, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ali Chuk has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 56. 31% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,739 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,739 ft (530 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8169°N, 112.5584°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Pima County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marana Regional (AVW) 88 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 56.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 30.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 12 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Mar 25, 2014 | 47 km ESE of Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico | M4.3 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Mar 29, 1999 | 56 km WSW of Plutarco Elías Calles (La Y Griega), Mexico | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1991 | 46 km SE of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 37 km N of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M4.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 39 km S of Dateland, Arizona | M3.5 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Aug 16, 1993 | 261km SE of Fortuna Foothills, Arizona | M3.4 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 222km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M3.3 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 69km ESE of Fortuna Foothills, AZ | M3.2 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 147km ESE of Fortuna Foothills, Arizona | M3.0 | 51 km | 6 km |
| Feb 20, 2010 | 122km ESE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M2.9 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Apr 15, 1993 | 154km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M2.8 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Jan 11, 2000 | 92km ESE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M2.7 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 44 km E of Golfo de Santa Clara, Mexico | M2.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1993 | 154km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M2.7 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Jul 1, 1992 | 115km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M2.7 | 139 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
1 tornado (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 4, 2004 | EF0 | 62 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pinacate (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GOLDWATER (56,690 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | GOLDWATER | 56,690 | 100 km |
| 2022 | CONTRERAS | 31,297 | 91 km |
| 2005 | GROWLER PEAK | 28,182 | 96 km |
| 2009 | ELK HORN | 22,745 | 95 km |
| 2016 | BROWN | 15,681 | 94 km |
| 2020 | ENCINOS | 14,145 | 90 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 8,047 | 89 km |
| 2007 | ALAMBRE | 7,221 | 93 km |
| 2009 | SAN JUAN | 6,710 | 89 km |
| 1985 | SAN IGNACI | 6,377 | 94 km |
| 2009 | THREE PEAKS | 5,706 | 89 km |
| 2018 | ALTAR | 3,418 | 92 km |
| 2023 | LALO | 3,321 | 89 km |
| 2005 | CRATER | 3,136 | 100 km |
| 2022 | PRESUMIDO PEAK | 2,417 | 92 km |
| 2008 | SOLANO | 2,363 | 93 km |
| 2010 | WEST BERTHA | 2,121 | 98 km |
| 2021 | SYCAMORE CANYON | 1,874 | 91 km |
| 1988 | BIG BERTHA | 1,753 | 100 km |
| 2015 | SPRING | 1,743 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Ali Chuk has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 55°F in December to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.1").