Weather & Climate in Clay Springs, AZ

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

Clay Springs 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 6,305 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	6,305 ft (1,922 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density	72/sq mi
Coordinates	34.3593°N, 110.3043°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Show Low Regional (SOW) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"

59% below US avg

Snowfall 19.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.80"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

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

41 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	73 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	84 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	64 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	75 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	75 km	5 km
Oct 8, 2012	32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.6	147 km	5 km
Oct 29, 2012	35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.5	144 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	76 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2021	4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona	M3.3	150 km	5 km
Feb 16, 2013	34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.3	144 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	14 km	5 km
Jan 8, 2012	28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M3.2	78 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	73 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	117 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2019	22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona	M3.1	89 km	5 km
May 5, 2015	6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona	M3.1	145 km	7 km
Jun 18, 2022	4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.0	4 km	10 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	66 km	11 km
Feb 8, 2005	41 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M2.9	73 km	5 km
Aug 30, 2014	8 km W of Rock House, Arizona	M2.9	104 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	90 km	2.4 mi	0
Jul 10, 2021	EF1	97 km	1.3 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF1	92 km	14.1 mi	0
Oct 17, 1962	EF1	28 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 2024	EF0	11 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 2024	EF0	60 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 2022	EF0	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 15, 2013	EF0	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 1, 2011	EF0	59 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 24, 2011	EF0	27 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 2009	EF0	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 16, 2005	EF0	87 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 16, 2005	EF0	66 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF0	67 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 29, 2004	EF0	69 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 4, 2004	EF0	66 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2003	EF0	28 km	—	0
Jun 17, 2003	EF0	83 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	26 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	26 km	3.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (136 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	136 km
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	167 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	20 km
2020	GRIFFIN	61,455	98 km
2016	CEDAR	44,163	41 km
2015	WHITETAIL	33,592	90 km
2017	HILLTOP	32,983	76 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	79 km
2020	BLUE RIVER	29,314	96 km
2020	BLUE RIVER 2	26,885	98 km
2003	KINISHBA	26,205	57 km
1990	DUDE	25,080	80 km
2020	CASSADORE SPRINGS	21,534	91 km
1996	UNNAMED	19,686	100 km
2009	BEAR CANYON	19,002	89 km
2019	COLDWATER	16,825	96 km
2018	TINDER	16,083	78 km
2024	WEST	14,978	100 km
2003	PICTURE	13,535	86 km
2021	UNNAMED	12,844	54 km
2009	CHEVLON COMPLEX (WEIMER)	12,001	46 km
1993	RX BURN	11,997	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	38°F (4°C)	1.0 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.3 in
April	49°F (9°C)	0.6 in
May	57°F (14°C)	0.6 in
June	67°F (19°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	72°F (22°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	71°F (21°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
September	65°F (18°C)	1.8 in
October	54°F (12°C)	1.4 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.1 in
December	35°F (2°C)	1.4 in

Clay Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.4").

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