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Weather & Climate in Bowie, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bowie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°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 11.3 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 3,758 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,758 ft (1,145 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3249°N, 109.4845°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Graham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Safford Regional (SAD) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jun 29, 2014 | 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona | M5.3 | 41 km | 6 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M4.0 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.9 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2014 | 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Jul 9, 2014 | 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 45 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2010 | 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona | M3.6 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico | M3.6 | 98 km | 16 km |
| May 24, 2010 | 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona | M3.6 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.6 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2014 | 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.5 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.5 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2014 | 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.5 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico | M3.5 | 90 km | 21 km |
| Jul 6, 2014 | Arizona | M3.5 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.4 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2015 | 9 km S of Franklin, Arizona | M3.4 | 49 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
16 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 5 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 23, 2019 | EF1 | 39 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 1971 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 1971 | EF1 | 34 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1961 | EF1 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2017 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2015 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2015 | EF0 | 64 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2014 | EF0 | 49 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Sep 6, 2007 | EF0 | 99 km | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2005 | EF0 | 81 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 17, 1992 | EF0 | 34 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1990 | EF0 | 57 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 1974 | EF0 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 1972 | EF0 | 36 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 31, 1966 | EF0 | 43 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 1956 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HORSESHOE 2 (226,079 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | HORSESHOE 2 | 226,079 | 51 km |
| 2017 | FRYE | 54,202 | 56 km |
| 2021 | PINNACLE | 35,281 | 92 km |
| 2004 | NUTALL COMPLEX (NUTALL) | 31,880 | 57 km |
| 1994 | RATTLESNAKE | 25,238 | 56 km |
| 2009 | GREASEWOOD | 24,902 | 33 km |
| 1993 | MARKHAM | 24,636 | 86 km |
| 2009 | HOG | 18,086 | 95 km |
| 2012 | GRAPEVINE | 17,542 | 41 km |
| 1989 | WHITLOCK | 16,986 | 42 km |
| 2017 | LIZARD | 15,791 | 62 km |
| 1994 | RINCON | 15,472 | 99 km |
| 2015 | GREASEWOOD 2015 NON-WUI | 13,968 | 33 km |
| 2014 | OAK | 13,664 | 86 km |
| 1994 | COTTONWOOD | 11,537 | 89 km |
| 2017 | SWISSHELMS | 10,798 | 70 km |
| 2021 | WALNUT | 10,576 | 65 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 10,090 | 75 km |
| 2017 | PADDYS RIVER RX | 9,917 | 78 km |
| 2022 | REDFIELD RX BURN | 8,945 | 82 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Bowie has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.3").