Weather & Climate in Carrizo, AZ

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

Carrizo 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 5,882 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	5,882 ft (1,793 m)
Area	9.1 sq mi (23.4 km²)
Population Density	31/sq mi
Coordinates	33.9794°N, 110.3311°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Show Low Regional (SOW) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 70.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

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

36 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	101 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	111 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	105 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	102 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	127 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	101 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	127 km	5 km
Oct 8, 2012	32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.6	122 km	5 km
Oct 29, 2012	35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.5	119 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	97 km	5 km
Feb 16, 2013	34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.3	119 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	99 km	5 km
Jan 8, 2012	28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M3.2	110 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	56 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2019	22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona	M3.1	116 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	90 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2022	4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.0	39 km	10 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	73 km	11 km
May 25, 2010	25 km NNE of Clifton, Arizona	M3.0	131 km	5 km
Sep 9, 2014	6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.9	81 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	92 km	2.4 mi	0
Jul 14, 1996	EF1	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1966	EF1	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 17, 1962	EF1	53 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 2024	EF0	50 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 2011	EF0	64 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 3, 2008	EF0	89 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 16, 2005	EF0	87 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 4, 2004	EF0	59 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2003	EF0	56 km	—	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	62 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	62 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1979	EF0	65 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF0	95 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (141 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	141 km
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	196 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RODEO (461,774 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	RODEO	461,774	31 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	97 km
2021	TELEGRAPH	187,248	98 km
2001	UNNAMED	151,684	87 km
2019	WOODBURY	130,242	93 km
2021	MESCAL	79,346	86 km
2014	SKUNK	73,774	65 km
2020	GRIFFIN	61,455	58 km
1996	LONE	60,574	97 km
2016	CEDAR	44,163	17 km
2015	WHITETAIL	33,592	48 km
2017	HILLTOP	32,983	34 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	56 km
2020	VALLEY	29,331	65 km
2020	BLUE RIVER	29,314	53 km
2018	RATTLESNAKE	27,383	91 km
2020	BLUE RIVER 2	26,885	57 km
2003	KINISHBA	26,205	29 km
1990	DUDE	25,080	89 km
2020	SALT	21,885	73 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.5 in
March	45°F (7°C)	1.9 in
April	52°F (11°C)	0.8 in
May	60°F (15°C)	0.6 in
June	69°F (20°C)	0.5 in	Driest
July	67°F (20°C)	2.5 in
August	72°F (22°C)	3.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	67°F (19°C)	1.7 in
October	56°F (14°C)	1.7 in
November	45°F (7°C)	1.4 in
December	39°F (4°C)	1.6 in

Carrizo has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.5").

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