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Weather & Climate in Cave Creek, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cave Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 90°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 12.6 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 2,306 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,306 ft (703 m) |
| Area | 37.7 sq mi (97.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8362°N, 111.9821°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Maricopa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
44 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 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona | M3.8 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.8 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.6 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.6 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona | M3.5 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2005 | 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.4 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 1994 | 22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.3 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2012 | 28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona | M3.2 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2005 | 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.2 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2009 | 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona | M3.1 | 44 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 2015 | 6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona | M3.1 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona | M3.1 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2015 | 26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.0 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona | M3.0 | 103 km | 11 km |
| Jun 17, 2014 | 17 km SSE of Williams, Arizona | M3.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 41 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M2.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
85 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 61 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jan 17, 1993 | EF2 | 25 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1972 | EF2 | 41 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 1971 | EF2 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1971 | EF2 | 52 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1968 | EF2 | 54 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1968 | EF2 | 53 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 19, 2023 | EF1 | 80 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF1 | 96 km | 14.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2010 | EF1 | 92 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 13, 1995 | EF1 | 60 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 18, 1993 | EF1 | 84 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1992 | EF1 | 40 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 6, 1992 | EF1 | 40 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 1986 | EF1 | 61 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1984 | EF1 | 25 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1984 | EF1 | 91 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1983 | EF1 | 45 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1983 | EF1 | 46 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1981 | EF1 | 36 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1977 | EF1 | 54 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 170 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 | 46 km |
| 2020 | BUSH | 212,542 | 57 km |
| 2019 | WOODBURY | 130,242 | 83 km |
| 2004 | WILLOW | 118,494 | 54 km |
| 2005 | EDGE COMPLEX | 69,291 | 54 km |
| 1996 | LONE | 60,574 | 64 km |
| 2021 | BACKBONE | 41,168 | 68 km |
| 2017 | BROOKLYN | 39,780 | 38 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 38,814 | 91 km |
| 2016 | JUNIPER | 32,293 | 98 km |
| 2017 | GOODWIN | 28,192 | 67 km |
| 2024 | SAND STONE | 26,470 | 39 km |
| 1990 | DUDE | 25,080 | 96 km |
| 2020 | SAWTOOTH | 23,174 | 80 km |
| 2024 | SKELETON | 22,753 | 37 km |
| 1995 | RIO | 22,666 | 25 km |
| 1995 | BASIN | 21,533 | 41 km |
| 2012 | SUNFLOWER | 17,687 | 48 km |
| 2019 | COLDWATER | 16,825 | 93 km |
| 2021 | TIGER | 16,380 | 43 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Cave Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 50°F in December to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.3").