Weather & Climate in Cibecue, AZ

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

Cibecue experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.4 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 5,032 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	53.1°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,032 ft (1,534 m)
Area	6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Population Density	385/sq mi
Coordinates	34.0304°N, 110.4920°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Show Low Regional (SOW) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"

59% below US avg

Snowfall 19.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

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

37 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	88 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	98 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	99 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	89 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	142 km	5 km
Oct 8, 2012	32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.6	138 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	142 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	87 km	5 km
Oct 29, 2012	35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.5	134 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	83 km	5 km
Feb 16, 2013	34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.3	134 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	54 km	5 km
Jan 8, 2012	28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M3.2	98 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	86 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2019	22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona	M3.1	124 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	80 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	58 km	11 km
May 25, 2010	25 km NNE of Clifton, Arizona	M3.0	147 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2022	4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.0	37 km	10 km
Aug 30, 2014	8 km W of Rock House, Arizona	M2.9	66 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	76 km	2.4 mi	0
Jul 10, 2021	EF1	99 km	1.3 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF1	89 km	14.1 mi	0
Jul 14, 1996	EF1	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1966	EF1	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 17, 1962	EF1	42 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 2024	EF0	51 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 2024	EF0	99 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 1, 2011	EF0	99 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 24, 2011	EF0	66 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 16, 2005	EF0	95 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 4, 2004	EF0	43 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2003	EF0	46 km	—	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	65 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	65 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1979	EF0	77 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF0	92 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 (155 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	155 km
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	182 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	23 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	84 km
2021	TELEGRAPH	187,248	95 km
2001	UNNAMED	151,684	99 km
2019	WOODBURY	130,242	85 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	93 km
2021	MESCAL	79,346	88 km
2014	SKUNK	73,774	77 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	88 km
2020	GRIFFIN	61,455	58 km
1996	LONE	60,574	85 km
2016	CEDAR	44,163	32 km
2015	WHITETAIL	33,592	58 km
2017	HILLTOP	32,983	43 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	44 km
2020	VALLEY	29,331	73 km
2020	BLUE RIVER	29,314	61 km
2020	BLUE RIVER 2	26,885	67 km
2003	KINISHBA	26,205	45 km
1990	DUDE	25,080	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	40°F (4°C)	1.5 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
April	49°F (10°C)	0.8 in
May	57°F (14°C)	0.6 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	72°F (22°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
September	65°F (19°C)	1.9 in
October	56°F (13°C)	1.7 in
November	45°F (7°C)	1.5 in
December	38°F (3°C)	1.8 in

Cibecue has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.4").

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