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Weather & Climate in Alpine, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alpine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 328 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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 44.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 7,964 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,964 ft (2,427 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8455°N, 109.1437°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Greenlee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively 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
64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jun 29, 2014 | 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona | M5.3 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M4.0 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.9 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.6 | 51 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2010 | 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona | M3.6 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2010 | 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona | M3.6 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2014 | 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.5 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 6, 2014 | Arizona | M3.5 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2015 | 9 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.4 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2009 | 29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico | M3.4 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.4 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
5 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 3, 2008 | EF0 | 22 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 2006 | EF0 | 1 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2005 | EF0 | 81 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2005 | EF0 | 76 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1979 | EF0 | 61 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 54 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WALLOW (563,664 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | WALLOW | 563,664 | 11 km |
| 2012 | WHITEWATER-BALDY | 306,923 | 79 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 151,684 | 96 km |
| 2003 | DRY LAKE COMPLEX (DRY LAKES) | 113,956 | 95 km |
| 2021 | JOHNSON | 95,808 | 96 km |
| 2014 | SKUNK | 73,774 | 94 km |
| 2018 | BUZZARD | 50,934 | 61 km |
| 2016 | CEDAR | 44,163 | 95 km |
| 1993 | BRUSH | 39,349 | 97 km |
| 2002 | MIDDLE | 37,096 | 81 km |
| 2006 | BEAR | 34,703 | 70 km |
| 2020 | COW CANYON | 33,536 | 33 km |
| 2000 | CHANCE | 33,064 | 99 km |
| 2018 | RATTLESNAKE | 27,383 | 37 km |
| 2023 | DIVIDE | 26,614 | 76 km |
| 2003 | KINISHBA | 26,205 | 82 km |
| 2020 | CUB | 24,489 | 84 km |
| 2021 | BEAR | 24,459 | 46 km |
| 2020 | BRINGHAM | 23,134 | 47 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 19,686 | 50 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Alpine has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (0.6").