Weather & Climate in Christopher Creek, AZ

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

Christopher Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.5 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 5,981 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	57.0°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,981 ft (1,823 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density	26/sq mi
Coordinates	34.3210°N, 111.0072°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW) 51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 18.5"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

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

47 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	44 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	50 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	81 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	139 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	115 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	43 km	5 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	114 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	41 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	129 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	30 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2021	4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona	M3.3	110 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	72 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	40 km	5 km
Jan 8, 2012	28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M3.2	57 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	81 km	5 km
May 5, 2015	6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona	M3.1	96 km	7 km
May 9, 2009	11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona	M3.1	105 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	2 km	11 km
Jun 18, 2022	4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.0	62 km	10 km
Jun 17, 2014	17 km SSE of Williams, Arizona	M3.0	132 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

30 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	26 km	2.4 mi	0
Jul 10, 2021	EF1	42 km	1.3 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF1	32 km	14.1 mi	0
Oct 17, 1962	EF1	38 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 2024	EF0	74 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 2024	EF0	94 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 2022	EF0	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 2022	EF0	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 2020	EF0	92 km	0.4 mi	0
Oct 21, 2018	EF0	87 km	1.7 mi	0
Aug 18, 2018	EF0	97 km	3.1 mi	0
Jul 15, 2013	EF0	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 2011	EF0	88 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF0	92 km	17.1 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF0	99 km	7.3 mi	0
Sep 29, 2004	EF0	89 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 4, 2004	EF0	25 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2003	EF0	39 km	—	0
Aug 14, 2003	EF0	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 17, 2003	EF0	84 km	0.5 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (130 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	130 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	51 km
2005	CAVE CREEK COMPLEX	246,143	80 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	66 km
2019	WOODBURY	130,242	90 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	51 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	69 km
2020	GRIFFIN	61,455	95 km
1996	LONE	60,574	76 km
2016	CEDAR	44,163	86 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	61 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	94 km
2016	JACK	35,926	52 km
2017	HILLTOP	32,983	96 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	51 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	80 km
1990	DUDE	25,080	17 km
2015	CAMILLO	24,654	66 km
2024	SKELETON	22,753	96 km
1995	RIO	22,666	99 km
2020	SALT	21,885	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.2 in
February	40°F (5°C)	1.9 in
March	44°F (6°C)	2.4 in
April	49°F (10°C)	1.0 in
May	57°F (14°C)	0.6 in
June	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	76°F (24°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
September	66°F (19°C)	2.0 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.7 in
November	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in	Coldest

Christopher Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.4").

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