Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chilchinbito experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°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 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 6,230 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average
31°F (-1°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
6,230 ft (1,899 m)
Area
23.8 sq mi (61.5 km²)
Population Density
37/sq mi
Coordinates
36.4920°N, 110.0492°W
Timezone
America/Phoenix
County
Navajo County County
Nearest Airport
Four Corners Regional (FMN) 102 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall11.1"
71% below US avg
Snowfall35.5"
Wettest Month (Aug)1.65"
Driest Month (Jun)0.35"
Air Quality
AQI Median
45.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
88.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
97.7 / 100
Community Resilience
3.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Hurricane
No Rating
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively High
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very High
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Relatively Moderate
Volcano
Very Low
Avalanche
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.7.
Apr 22, 2017
4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah
M3.7
94 km
9 km
Jun 6, 2008
10 km NE of Bluff, Utah
M3.6
109 km
12 km
Mar 1, 2025
6 km SE of Moenkopi, Arizona
M3.4
112 km
12 km
Oct 18, 1998
14 km SE of Moenkopi, Arizona
M3.4
106 km
5 km
Aug 2, 1991
59 km WNW of Blanding, Utah
M3.4
147 km
6 km
Jun 25, 1991
10 km W of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah
M3.4
65 km
0 km
Jul 13, 2009
3 km SE of Navajo Mountain, Utah
M3.3
85 km
3 km
Jul 4, 2007
9 km S of Moenkopi, Arizona
M3.2
116 km
5 km
Mar 31, 2009
32 km NE of Halls Crossing, Utah
M3.0
133 km
4 km
Jul 15, 1992
26 km NNW of Mexican Hat, Utah
M3.0
98 km
5 km
May 20, 1994
0 km SSE of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah
M3.0
62 km
-1 km
Apr 14, 2009
33 km NE of Halls Crossing, Utah
M2.9
133 km
3 km
Mar 18, 2017
27 km NE of Halls Crossing, Utah
M2.9
129 km
6 km
Oct 18, 2016
35 km NNE of Halls Crossing, Utah
M2.9
145 km
8 km
Sep 13, 1996
10 km NW of Kayenta, Arizona
M2.9
42 km
2 km
Aug 23, 2009
32 km NE of Halls Crossing, Utah
M2.8
134 km
6 km
Sep 22, 1992
15 km NW of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah
M2.8
77 km
0 km
Jun 10, 2020
5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona
M2.8
72 km
14 km
Aug 24, 2012
5 km SE of LeChee, Arizona
M2.8
125 km
6 km
Aug 13, 2015
31 km N of Halls Crossing, Utah
M2.8
149 km
21 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
9 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF0.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Sep 13, 2022
EF0
43 km
7.7 mi
0
Oct 20, 2015
EF0
97 km
6.9 mi
0
Jun 6, 2015
EF0
69 km
28.7 mi
0
Oct 21, 2010
EF0
42 km
0.8 mi
0
Aug 3, 2010
EF0
46 km
1.0 mi
0
Oct 18, 2005
EF0
90 km
30.0 mi
0
Oct 3, 2003
EF0
99 km
0.1 mi
0
May 25, 1996
EF0
32 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 29, 1957
EF0
44 km
2.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km.
Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (194 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field
Pyroclastic cone
3,850 m (12,631 ft)
1075
194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: WOOD SPRINGS 2 (13,208 acres, 2020).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2020
WOOD SPRINGS 2
13,208
93 km
2006
NAVAJO MOUNTAIN 1
5,257
96 km
2002
CARRIZO 1
3,701
91 km
2004
TURKEY SPRING
3,017
88 km
2010
FLUTED ROCK LAKE RX
2,630
99 km
2011
CATTAIL CANYON JACKPOT BURN
1,801
95 km
2001
9400 FMZ
1,312
94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
31°F (-1°C)
0.9 in
February
32°F (0°C)
0.9 in
March
38°F (4°C)
1.1 in
April
46°F (8°C)
0.7 in
May
54°F (12°C)
0.5 in
June
65°F (18°C)
0.4 in
Driest
July
73°F (23°C)
1.5 in
Warmest
August
68°F (20°C)
1.7 in
Wettest
September
62°F (16°C)
1.2 in
October
51°F (10°C)
1.3 in
November
38°F (4°C)
1.1 in
December
30°F (-1°C)
1.2 in
Coldest
Chilchinbito has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.4").