Weather & Climate in Blue Ridge, AZ

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

Blue Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°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 21.5 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 6,804 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	48.8°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,804 ft (2,074 m)
Area	19.1 sq mi (49.5 km²)
Population Density	54/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6407°N, 111.1074°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"

43% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	86.7 / 100
Community Resilience	6.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively 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

70 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	141 km	10 km
Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	15 km	5 km
Apr 25, 1993	3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona	M5.0	145 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	14 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	64 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	13 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	93 km	5 km
May 7, 1993	4 km SW of Valle, Arizona	M3.8	146 km	10 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	122 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	18 km SE of Valle, Arizona	M3.7	128 km	5 km
Apr 29, 1993	4 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.6	144 km	10 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	10 km	5 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	92 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	115 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	131 km	5 km
May 10, 2023	33 km SW of Cameron, Arizona	M3.4	123 km	7 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	7 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	19 km SSE of Valle, Arizona	M3.3	128 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2021	4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona	M3.3	75 km	5 km
Apr 1, 1994	22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.3	150 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

45 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 14, 2011	EF2	95 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	80 km	2.8 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	84 km	18.6 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	81 km	32.0 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	80 km	34.1 mi	0
Oct 24, 1992	EF2	96 km	5.5 mi	0
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	46 km	2.4 mi	0
Jul 10, 2021	EF1	20 km	1.3 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF1	24 km	14.1 mi	0
Oct 14, 2006	EF1	81 km	9.3 mi	0
Oct 17, 1962	EF1	54 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 2024	EF0	86 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 2024	EF0	83 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 2022	EF0	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 2022	EF0	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 29, 2021	EF0	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 21, 2018	EF0	53 km	1.7 mi	0
Aug 18, 2018	EF0	62 km	3.1 mi	0
Jul 15, 2013	EF0	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 1, 2011	EF0	94 km	1.2 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (94 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	94 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RODEO (461,774 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	RODEO	461,774	75 km
2005	CAVE CREEK COMPLEX	246,143	83 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	95 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	69 km
2021	RAFAEL	75,741	95 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	98 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	58 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	98 km
2016	JACK	35,926	21 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	88 km
2022	PIPELINE	26,437	90 km
1990	DUDE	25,080	29 km
2015	CAMILLO	24,654	32 km
2024	SKELETON	22,753	100 km
2014	SLIDE	22,698	76 km
1995	BASIN	21,533	86 km
2012	SUNFLOWER	17,687	83 km
2022	TUNNEL	17,659	90 km
2004	JACKET	17,453	52 km
2019	COLDWATER	16,825	27 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
February	33°F (1°C)	1.8 in
March	37°F (3°C)	2.1 in
April	43°F (6°C)	0.9 in
May	51°F (10°C)	0.8 in
June	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	69°F (20°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
September	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.6 in
November	40°F (4°C)	1.9 in
December	32°F (0°C)	2.1 in

Blue Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.4").

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