Weather & Climate in Canyon Day, AZ

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

Canyon Day experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 328 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 70.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 4,961 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	49.2°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,961 ft (1,512 m)
Area	5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density	274/sq mi
Coordinates	33.7789°N, 110.0382°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Show Low Regional (SOW) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 70.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Driest Month (May) 0.55"

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

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	135 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	146 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	133 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	136 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	92 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	135 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	92 km	5 km
Oct 8, 2012	32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.6	87 km	5 km
Oct 29, 2012	35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.5	84 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	132 km	5 km
Feb 16, 2013	34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.3	84 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	133 km	5 km
Jan 8, 2012	28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M3.2	143 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	80 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2019	22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona	M3.1	118 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	109 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2022	4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.0	67 km	10 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	108 km	11 km
May 25, 2010	25 km NNE of Clifton, Arizona	M3.0	96 km	5 km
Aug 30, 2014	8 km W of Rock House, Arizona	M2.9	93 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

13 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 9 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 14, 1996	EF1	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1966	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 17, 1962	EF1	86 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 2024	EF0	73 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 2011	EF0	83 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 3, 2008	EF0	61 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 30, 2006	EF0	84 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 16, 2005	EF0	87 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 4, 2004	EF0	91 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2003	EF0	89 km	—	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	80 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	80 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1979	EF0	55 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (123 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	123 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WALLOW (563,664 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	WALLOW	563,664	73 km
2002	RODEO	461,774	64 km
2001	UNNAMED	151,684	57 km
2021	MESCAL	79,346	80 km
2014	SKUNK	73,774	37 km
2020	GRIFFIN	61,455	63 km
2016	CEDAR	44,163	28 km
2015	WHITETAIL	33,592	30 km
2020	COW CANYON	33,536	91 km
2017	HILLTOP	32,983	29 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	83 km
2020	VALLEY	29,331	47 km
2020	BLUE RIVER	29,314	42 km
2018	RATTLESNAKE	27,383	57 km
2020	BLUE RIVER 2	26,885	36 km
2003	KINISHBA	26,205	13 km
2021	BEAR	24,459	70 km
2020	BRINGHAM	23,134	79 km
2020	SALT	21,885	86 km
2020	CASSADORE SPRINGS	21,534	41 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.5 in
March	45°F (7°C)	2.0 in
April	51°F (11°C)	0.8 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.6 in	Driest
June	68°F (20°C)	0.6 in
July	67°F (20°C)	2.7 in
August	71°F (22°C)	3.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	66°F (19°C)	1.8 in
October	56°F (13°C)	1.7 in
November	45°F (7°C)	1.5 in
December	38°F (3°C)	1.6 in

Canyon Day has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and May the driest (0.6").

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