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Weather & Climate in Bullhead City, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bullhead City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 96°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 5.4 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 787 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
96°F Jul (36°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 60.2 sq mi (155.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 711/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1274°N, 114.5560°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Mohave County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laughlin/Bullhead International (IFP) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
136 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Aug 26, 2012 | 41 km E of Twentynine Palms, California | M3.9 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 19 km W of Sandy Valley, Nevada | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2018 | 13km NE of Ludlow, CA | M3.7 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Oct 22, 1996 | 20 km SE of Boulder City, Nevada | M3.7 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 3 km SW of Boulder City, Nevada | M3.6 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1993 | 18 km WNW of Sandy Valley, Nevada | M3.6 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 18 km WNW of Sandy Valley, Nevada | M3.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 1994 | 9 km NNW of Meadview, Arizona | M3.6 | 113 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Meadview, Arizona | M3.5 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 16 km W of Sandy Valley, Nevada | M3.5 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2000 | 6km E of Ludlow, CA | M3.5 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Oct 11, 2011 | 12km E of Ludlow, CA | M3.4 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Jan 31, 1996 | 15 km ESE of Boulder City, Nevada | M3.4 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 1992 | 20 km ESE of Peach Springs, Arizona | M3.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 30 km ENE of Peach Springs, Arizona | M3.4 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Jun 2, 2016 | 12km E of Ludlow, CA | M3.3 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 24 km ENE of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada | M3.3 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Nov 3, 1993 | 19 km WNW of Sandy Valley, Nevada | M3.3 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 1999 | 14 km WNW of Sandy Valley, Nevada | M3.3 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2001 | 2 km NNW of Summerlin South, Nevada | M3.3 | 133 km | 8 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: 4 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 21, 2001 | EF1 | 26 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF1 | 28 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1983 | EF1 | 64 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1979 | EF1 | 98 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1972 | EF1 | 11 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2020 | EF0 | 64 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 2016 | EF0 | 57 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2014 | EF0 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2010 | EF0 | 54 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1998 | EF0 | 77 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 1997 | EF0 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 19 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 33 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 56 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1995 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1972 | EF0 | 62 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: YORK (94,736 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | YORK | 94,736 | 62 km |
| 2005 | HACKBERRY COMPLEX | 69,967 | 69 km |
| 2020 | DOME | 43,628 | 96 km |
| 1994 | COYOTE | 24,951 | 50 km |
| 2005 | PERKINS COMPLEX | 18,064 | 53 km |
| 2005 | TWIN MILLS | 12,244 | 32 km |
| 2006 | BLACK MOUNTAIN COMPLEX | 8,974 | 28 km |
| 2020 | BLACK CANYON | 6,363 | 100 km |
| 1994 | FORT PIUTE | 6,350 | 45 km |
| 1994 | COYOTE | 6,154 | 71 km |
| 2015 | WILLOW | 6,084 | 32 km |
| 2013 | DEAN PEAK | 5,846 | 63 km |
| 1995 | STOVE | 5,770 | 81 km |
| 1994 | WARM | 5,100 | 31 km |
| 1995 | SENATOR II | 5,019 | 87 km |
| 1995 | ICEHOUSE | 4,570 | 31 km |
| 2006 | SECRET | 4,537 | 19 km |
| 1994 | LIBERTY | 4,222 | 65 km |
| 2000 | DELUGE | 3,972 | 74 km |
| 2002 | VOCK CYN | 3,668 | 51 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Bullhead City has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 53°F in December to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.0").