Weather & Climate in Camp Verde, AZ

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

Camp Verde enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°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 13.2 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 3,094 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.6°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,094 ft (943 m)
Area	43.1 sq mi (111.7 km²)
Population Density	290/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5694°N, 111.8570°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Yavapai County County
Nearest Airport	Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.40"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

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

74 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	118 km	10 km
Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	83 km	5 km
Apr 25, 1993	3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona	M5.0	120 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	74 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	130 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	37 km	5 km
May 7, 1993	4 km SW of Valle, Arizona	M3.8	121 km	10 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	80 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	57 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	18 km SE of Valle, Arizona	M3.7	108 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	79 km	5 km
Apr 29, 1993	4 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.6	119 km	10 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	36 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	47 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	69 km	5 km
May 10, 2023	33 km SW of Cameron, Arizona	M3.4	121 km	7 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	70 km	5 km
Apr 29, 1993	7 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.3	116 km	10 km
Apr 1, 1994	22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.3	88 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	19 km SSE of Valle, Arizona	M3.3	105 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

55 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 10, 1972	EF3	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 14, 2011	EF2	86 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	46 km	34.1 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	46 km	18.6 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	48 km	32.0 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	46 km	2.8 mi	0
May 16, 1993	EF2	59 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	64 km	2.4 mi	0
Oct 3, 2022	EF1	94 km	0.7 mi	0
Jul 10, 2021	EF1	49 km	1.3 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF1	53 km	14.1 mi	0
Oct 14, 2006	EF1	56 km	9.3 mi	0
Sep 13, 1996	EF1	57 km	4.0 mi	0
Nov 2, 1959	EF1	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 2023	EF0	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 2023	EF0	48 km	5.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2022	EF0	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 2022	EF0	85 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 11, 2021	EF0	57 km	0.7 mi	0
Jun 29, 2021	EF0	84 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (88 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	88 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	36 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	96 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	61 km
2021	RAFAEL	75,741	56 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	96 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	26 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	46 km
1998	UNNAMED	38,814	79 km
2016	JACK	35,926	51 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	46 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	93 km
2022	PIPELINE	26,437	92 km
1990	DUDE	25,080	66 km
2015	CAMILLO	24,654	57 km
2024	SKELETON	22,753	48 km
2014	SLIDE	22,698	49 km
1995	RIO	22,666	97 km
1995	BASIN	21,533	73 km
2017	BOUNDARY	17,814	96 km
1996	HOCKDERFFER	17,755	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	47°F (9°C)	1.6 in
March	51°F (11°C)	1.8 in
April	58°F (14°C)	0.9 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.5 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	82°F (28°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
September	74°F (24°C)	1.8 in
October	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
November	52°F (11°C)	1.4 in
December	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in

Camp Verde has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.3").

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