Weather & Climate in Anthem, AZ

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Anthem has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 92°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 8.9 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 1,791 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 92°F Jul (34°C)

Annual Average	72.5°F
	34% above US avg
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	92°F (34°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,791 ft (546 m)
Area	8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²)
Population Density	2,856/sq mi
Coordinates	33.8468°N, 112.1270°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Maricopa County County
Nearest Airport	Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.9"

77% below US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.89"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	27.1 / 100
Community Resilience	18.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	144 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	140 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	141 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	105 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	110 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	139 km	5 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	110 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	119 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	91 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	126 km	5 km
Apr 1, 1994	22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.3	132 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	139 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	90 km	5 km
May 5, 2015	6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona	M3.1	129 km	7 km
May 9, 2009	11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona	M3.1	41 km	5 km
Mar 4, 2015	26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona	M3.0	116 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	114 km	11 km
Jun 17, 2014	17 km SSE of Williams, Arizona	M3.0	141 km	10 km
Feb 8, 2005	41 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M2.9	143 km	5 km
Aug 30, 2014	8 km W of Rock House, Arizona	M2.9	104 km	3 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

86 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 61 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jan 17, 1993	EF2	33 km	2.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1972	EF2	44 km	13.5 mi	0
Sep 14, 1971	EF2	46 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	56 km	4.7 mi	0
Oct 3, 1968	EF2	46 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 4, 1968	EF2	61 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	91 km	2.4 mi	0
Jul 29, 2010	EF1	81 km	1.4 mi	0
Feb 13, 1995	EF1	68 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 18, 1993	EF1	91 km	2.0 mi	0
May 23, 1992	EF1	41 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 6, 1992	EF1	41 km	1.2 mi	0
Nov 18, 1986	EF1	72 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 9, 1984	EF1	24 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 22, 1984	EF1	95 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 16, 1983	EF1	47 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 1983	EF1	42 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 5, 1981	EF1	27 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 25, 1977	EF1	45 km	1.0 mi	0
May 4, 1976	EF1	54 km	2.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (172 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	172 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAVE CREEK COMPLEX (246,143 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	CAVE CREEK COMPLEX	246,143	50 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	71 km
2019	WOODBURY	130,242	95 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	65 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	67 km
1996	LONE	60,574	77 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	74 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	38 km
1998	UNNAMED	38,814	81 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	62 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	53 km
2020	SAWTOOTH	23,174	92 km
2024	SKELETON	22,753	37 km
1995	RIO	22,666	37 km
1995	BASIN	21,533	53 km
2012	SUNFLOWER	17,687	61 km
2021	TIGER	16,380	36 km
2012	GLADIATOR	16,096	51 km
2005	THREE FIRE COMPLEX (THREE)	15,849	80 km
2024	SIPHON	15,019	78 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	55°F (13°C)	1.5 in
February	54°F (12°C)	1.7 in
March	58°F (14°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
April	65°F (18°C)	0.6 in
May	73°F (23°C)	0.3 in
June	83°F (28°C)	0.2 in	Driest
July	92°F (34°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	87°F (31°C)	1.9 in
September	82°F (28°C)	1.3 in
October	71°F (22°C)	1.0 in
November	59°F (15°C)	1.4 in
December	52°F (11°C)	1.8 in	Coldest

Anthem has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 52°F in December to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.2").

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