Weather & Climate in Bagdad, AZ

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

Bagdad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 3,784 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.4°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,784 ft (1,153 m)
Area	8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²)
Population Density	342/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5772°N, 113.1768°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Yavapai County County
Nearest Airport	Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"

58% below US avg

Snowfall 1.1"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

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

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Apr 25, 1993	3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona	M5.0	149 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	103 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	71 km	5 km
May 7, 1993	4 km SW of Valle, Arizona	M3.8	148 km	10 km
Apr 29, 1993	4 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.6	149 km	10 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	104 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	69 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	75 km	5 km
Oct 9, 2016	30 km ENE of Peach Springs, Arizona	M3.4	117 km	9 km
Apr 7, 1992	20 km ESE of Peach Springs, Arizona	M3.4	97 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	19 km SSE of Valle, Arizona	M3.3	146 km	5 km
Apr 29, 1993	7 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.3	147 km	10 km
Apr 1, 1994	22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.3	59 km	5 km
Jan 5, 2008	20km SE of Kingman, AZ	M3.2	85 km	6 km
May 9, 2009	11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona	M3.1	103 km	5 km
May 5, 2015	6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona	M3.1	140 km	7 km
Jan 17, 2015	40 km N of Bagdad, Arizona	M3.1	42 km	12 km
Mar 13, 1992	56km NE of Kingman, Arizona	M3.0	111 km	5 km
Mar 4, 2015	26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona	M3.0	24 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2003	44 km SE of Valentine, Arizona	M3.0	57 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

30 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 10, 1972	EF3	67 km	0.1 mi	0
May 16, 1993	EF2	66 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 13, 1996	EF1	69 km	4.0 mi	0
May 1, 1980	EF1	87 km	26.5 mi	0
Mar 14, 1979	EF1	43 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 18, 1972	EF1	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 2, 1959	EF1	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 2023	EF0	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 2023	EF0	73 km	5.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2022	EF0	85 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 11, 2021	EF0	69 km	0.7 mi	0
Jul 24, 2020	EF0	95 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 27, 2014	EF0	71 km	2.1 mi	0
May 6, 2008	EF0	73 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 14, 2003	EF0	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 15, 1999	EF0	87 km	—	0
Sep 14, 1999	EF0	82 km	—	0
Sep 14, 1999	EF0	80 km	—	0
Aug 6, 1998	EF0	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 2, 1991	EF0	45 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (161 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	161 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

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	48 km
2023	PILOT	29,883	41 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	83 km
2005	SH RANCH COMPLEX	22,636	18 km
2019	SHERIDAN	17,411	33 km
2021	TIGER	16,380	99 km
1999	HARCUVAR	16,305	58 km
2012	GLADIATOR	16,096	84 km
2020	CONSTELLATION	11,245	83 km
2020	PILOT KNOB	11,067	26 km
2005	J. CANYON	10,361	70 km
2020	HORSE	9,174	79 km
2022	CROOKS	9,173	72 km
2008	LANE 2	8,562	91 km
1998	UNNAMED	8,527	53 km
2013	YARNELL HILL	7,947	52 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,920	99 km
2019	CELLAR	7,529	75 km
2013	DOCE	6,858	56 km
2018	STUBBS	6,140	31 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	49°F (10°C)	1.4 in
March	53°F (11°C)	1.5 in
April	59°F (15°C)	0.6 in
May	68°F (20°C)	0.3 in
June	77°F (25°C)	0.2 in	Driest
July	80°F (27°C)	1.4 in
August	81°F (27°C)	2.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	76°F (24°C)	1.3 in
October	65°F (19°C)	0.9 in
November	54°F (12°C)	1.2 in
December	47°F (8°C)	1.3 in

Bagdad has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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