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Weather & Climate in Bouse, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bouse has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 93°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 5.7 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 980 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 980 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 136.2 sq mi (352.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8985°N, 113.9964°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | La Paz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laughlin/Bullhead International (IFP) 93 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| May 18, 2010 | 20km NW of Desert Center, CA | M3.5 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Jan 5, 2008 | 20km SE of Kingman, AZ | M3.2 | 130 km | 6 km |
| Jan 17, 2015 | 40 km N of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.1 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Mar 4, 2015 | 26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.0 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 2003 | 44 km SE of Valentine, Arizona | M3.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 17 km E of Yucca, Arizona | M2.9 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 19 km E of Yucca, Arizona | M2.9 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2014 | 24 km SSE of Valentine, Arizona | M2.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 20km NW of Desert Center, CA | M2.7 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 120km ESE of Kingman, AZ | M2.7 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Aug 4, 2014 | 22 km SSE of Valentine, Arizona | M2.7 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 38km E of Parker, AZ | M2.6 | 35 km | 4 km |
| Apr 25, 2018 | 19km NW of Desert Center, CA | M2.6 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Jul 4, 2017 | 20km NW of Desert Center, CA | M2.5 | 146 km | 8 km |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 39 km SSW of Bagdad, Arizona | M2.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2014 | 22 km SSE of Valentine, Arizona | M2.5 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Jul 26, 2011 | 30km SSE of Essex, CA | M2.5 | 120 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
7 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 16, 1973 | EF3 | 66 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1983 | EF1 | 33 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1979 | EF1 | 96 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1972 | EF1 | 42 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2018 | EF0 | 27 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2010 | EF0 | 82 km | 14.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 1997 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KING VALLEY (32,964 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | KING VALLEY | 32,964 | 100 km |
| 1999 | HARCUVAR | 16,305 | 61 km |
| 2005 | BIGHORN | 5,699 | 73 km |
| 2022 | LOST LAKE | 5,455 | 46 km |
| 1993 | HAQUAHALA | 4,849 | 64 km |
| 2006 | CIBOLA | 4,703 | 92 km |
| 2011 | THREE SLASHES | 4,581 | 95 km |
| 2005 | BOSQUE | 3,381 | 52 km |
| 1995 | LOST LAKE | 2,846 | 45 km |
| 1999 | ARRASTRA | 2,556 | 78 km |
| 2005 | EAGLE EYE | 2,303 | 78 km |
| 1992 | WALTERS | 2,170 | 96 km |
| 2005 | AGRO | 2,078 | 68 km |
| 2020 | JACKRABBIT | 1,907 | 90 km |
| 2020 | BUREN | 1,740 | 90 km |
| 1994 | BLACK MESA | 1,657 | 68 km |
| 2006 | RXBURNING06 | 1,573 | 97 km |
| 1986 | COLORADO 2 | 1,403 | 47 km |
| 2021 | PLANET RANCH | 1,250 | 44 km |
| 2021 | COURTHOUSE | 1,013 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in |
Bouse has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 52°F in January to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.0") and May the driest (0.1").