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Weather & Climate in Black Canyon City, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Black Canyon City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 2,091 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,091 ft (637 m) |
| Area | 24.3 sq mi (62.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0714°N, 112.1224°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Yavapai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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: M5.1.
| Mar 2, 2005 | 40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona | M5.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona | M4.0 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.8 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.8 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona | M3.8 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.6 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.6 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.5 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona | M3.5 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2005 | 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.4 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 1994 | 22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.3 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2021 | 4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona | M3.3 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2012 | 28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona | M3.2 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2005 | 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.2 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona | M3.1 | 100 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2009 | 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona | M3.1 | 16 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 2015 | 6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona | M3.1 | 105 km | 7 km |
| Jan 17, 2015 | 40 km N of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.1 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona | M3.0 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Mar 4, 2015 | 26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
87 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 56 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 10, 1972 | EF3 | 82 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1993 | EF2 | 79 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 1993 | EF2 | 54 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1972 | EF2 | 68 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 1971 | EF2 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1971 | EF2 | 80 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1968 | EF2 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1968 | EF2 | 82 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 19, 2023 | EF1 | 81 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2021 | EF1 | 94 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF1 | 89 km | 14.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2010 | EF1 | 99 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | EF1 | 79 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 13, 1995 | EF1 | 89 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1992 | EF1 | 66 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 6, 1992 | EF1 | 66 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 1986 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1984 | EF1 | 49 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1983 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1983 | EF1 | 67 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 (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 148 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 | 30 km |
| 2020 | BUSH | 212,542 | 76 km |
| 2004 | WILLOW | 118,494 | 58 km |
| 2005 | EDGE COMPLEX | 69,291 | 74 km |
| 1996 | LONE | 60,574 | 86 km |
| 2021 | BACKBONE | 41,168 | 55 km |
| 2017 | BROOKLYN | 39,780 | 15 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 38,814 | 64 km |
| 2017 | GOODWIN | 28,192 | 38 km |
| 2024 | SAND STONE | 26,470 | 61 km |
| 1990 | DUDE | 25,080 | 94 km |
| 2024 | SKELETON | 22,753 | 13 km |
| 1995 | RIO | 22,666 | 53 km |
| 1995 | BASIN | 21,533 | 53 km |
| 2012 | SUNFLOWER | 17,687 | 61 km |
| 2019 | COLDWATER | 16,825 | 86 km |
| 2021 | TIGER | 16,380 | 14 km |
| 2012 | GLADIATOR | 16,096 | 29 km |
| 2005 | THREE FIRE COMPLEX (THREE) | 15,849 | 88 km |
| 2024 | SIPHON | 15,019 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in |
Black Canyon City has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.2").