Weather & Climate in Ash Fork, AZ

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

Ash Fork experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 326 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 65.1 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 5,182 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	50.2°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,182 ft (1,579 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density	250/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2172°N, 112.4913°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Yavapai County County
Nearest Airport	Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 65.1"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.36"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	93.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.0 / 100
Community Resilience	18.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Apr 29, 1993	5 km SSE of Valle, Arizona	M5.3	56 km	10 km
Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	149 km	5 km
Apr 25, 1993	3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona	M5.0	55 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	138 km	5 km
Jul 5, 1992	Arizona	M4.0	89 km	5 km
May 7, 1993	4 km SW of Valle, Arizona	M3.8	54 km	10 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	147 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	51 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	56 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1992	20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	84 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1992	12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	88 km	5 km
Apr 17, 1995	8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona	M3.7	87 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	18 km SE of Valle, Arizona	M3.7	57 km	5 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	56 km	5 km
Feb 4, 1993	8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona	M3.6	87 km	5 km
Apr 29, 1993	4 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.6	55 km	10 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	147 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	65 km	5 km
Jul 7, 2013	27 km NNE of Supai, Arizona	M3.5	138 km	5 km
Jun 21, 1993	14 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.5	87 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

48 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 10, 1972	EF3	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 14, 2011	EF2	73 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	58 km	18.6 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	61 km	32.0 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	62 km	2.8 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	62 km	34.1 mi	0
May 16, 1993	EF2	55 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 24, 1992	EF2	90 km	5.5 mi	0
Oct 3, 2022	EF1	30 km	0.7 mi	0
Oct 14, 2006	EF1	62 km	9.3 mi	0
Sep 13, 1996	EF1	54 km	4.0 mi	0
May 1, 1980	EF1	37 km	26.5 mi	0
Nov 2, 1959	EF1	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 1958	EF1	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 9, 2023	EF0	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 2023	EF0	67 km	5.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2022	EF0	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 11, 2021	EF0	54 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 29, 2021	EF0	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 18, 2018	EF0	94 km	3.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (75 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	75 km
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	142 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RAFAEL (75,741 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	RAFAEL	75,741	47 km
1998	UNNAMED	38,814	92 km
2023	PILOT	29,883	82 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	95 km
2022	PIPELINE	26,437	86 km
2014	SLIDE	22,698	67 km
2005	SH RANCH COMPLEX	22,636	79 km
2017	BOUNDARY	17,814	63 km
1996	HOCKDERFFER	17,755	76 km
2022	TUNNEL	17,659	91 km
2019	SHERIDAN	17,411	63 km
2000	PUMPKIN	16,086	62 km
2009	WILDHORSE COMPLEX	14,007	61 km
2010	SCHULTZ	13,957	82 km
2021	SLATE	11,540	72 km
2020	PILOT KNOB	11,067	84 km
2014	WILDFIRE-SITGREAVES FY14	10,381	46 km
2023	RIDGE	9,945	84 km
2017	UNNAMED	9,858	38 km
2008	MARTEEN WFU	9,735	49 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	39°F (4°C)	1.3 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.6 in
April	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
May	58°F (14°C)	0.6 in
June	67°F (19°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	69°F (20°C)	2.1 in
August	71°F (22°C)	2.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	65°F (18°C)	1.5 in
October	55°F (13°C)	1.3 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.2 in
December	37°F (3°C)	1.3 in

Ash Fork has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 34°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.4").

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