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Weather & Climate in Bitter Springs, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bitter Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 89°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 7.5 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 5,604 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
89°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,604 ft (1,708 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6117°N, 111.6475°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Kane County County |
| Nearest Airport | St George Regional (SGU) 107 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
176 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 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 24 km S of Brian Head, Utah | M4.5 | 144 km | 20 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah | M4.2 | 140 km | 15 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | Arizona | M4.0 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 22 km SE of Escalante, Utah | M4.0 | 116 km | 22 km |
| Dec 21, 1991 | 16 km ENE of Alton, Utah | M3.9 | 118 km | 6 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 4 km SW of Valle, Arizona | M3.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | 179km ENE of Mesquite, Nevada | M3.7 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.7 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 18 km SE of Valle, Arizona | M3.7 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 1993 | 34 km ENE of Kanab, Utah | M3.6 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 8 km WNW of Hatch, Utah | M3.6 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Feb 4, 1993 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.6 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 1993 | 4 km S of Valle, Arizona | M3.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 11 km NW of Alton, Utah | M3.6 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 2024 | Springdale, Utah | M3.5 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 27 km NNE of Supai, Arizona | M3.5 | 83 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
10 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF3 | 95 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1958 | EF1 | 79 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | EF0 | 66 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2023 | EF0 | 70 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2019 | EF0 | 68 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2005 | EF0 | 84 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2005 | EF0 | 39 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1998 | EF0 | 30 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 31, 1992 | EF0 | 65 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1968 | EF0 | 60 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 135 km |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 141 km |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MANGUM (71,634 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | MANGUM | 71,634 | 53 km |
| 2006 | WARM | 58,255 | 47 km |
| 1996 | BRIDGER KNOLL | 35,478 | 69 km |
| 1996 | JUMP | 19,411 | 77 km |
| 2019 | CASTLE | 19,271 | 57 km |
| 2003 | POPLAR | 16,914 | 60 km |
| 2019 | IKES | 16,479 | 68 km |
| 2016 | FULLER | 15,275 | 46 km |
| 2000 | OUTLET | 14,336 | 48 km |
| 2020 | PINE HOLLOW | 11,552 | 56 km |
| 2018 | OBI | 11,285 | 57 km |
| 2023 | RIDGE | 9,945 | 89 km |
| 2014 | HAMMER | 9,001 | 83 km |
| 2017 | ROOST FAWN SPRING TIPOVER E FY18 RX | 8,351 | 56 km |
| 2005 | DRAGON COMPLEX WFU | 8,127 | 61 km |
| 2005 | MUDERSBACH WFU | 7,928 | 89 km |
| 2020 | THUMB | 7,867 | 90 km |
| 2023 | THREE LAKES | 6,941 | 50 km |
| 2014 | GALAHAD | 6,218 | 66 km |
| 2023 | GOLD HILL | 6,129 | 58 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Bitter Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 31°F in December to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.3").