Weather & Climate in Claypool, AZ

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

Claypool enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 86°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 17.2 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 3,439 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	66.9°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	49°F (10°C)
July Average	86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,439 ft (1,048 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density	893/sq mi
Coordinates	33.4061°N, 110.8419°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

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

29 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	146 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	146 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	148 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	144 km	5 km
Oct 29, 2012	35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.5	148 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	133 km	5 km
Feb 16, 2013	34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.3	149 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	131 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	142 km	5 km
May 9, 2009	11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona	M3.1	150 km	5 km
Sep 28, 2023	21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona	M3.1	135 km	12 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	40 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	102 km	11 km
Jun 18, 2022	4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.0	113 km	10 km
Sep 9, 2014	6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.9	33 km	3 km
Aug 30, 2014	8 km W of Rock House, Arizona	M2.9	32 km	3 km
Feb 8, 2005	41 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M2.9	146 km	5 km
Jul 4, 2021	28 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M2.8	138 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2013	7 km WSW of Pinedale, Arizona	M2.8	109 km	5 km
Sep 26, 2010	3 km NNW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.8	43 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

43 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 20 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 4, 1968	EF2	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 14, 1996	EF1	12 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 13, 1995	EF1	80 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 18, 1993	EF1	81 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1988	EF1	88 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 18, 1986	EF1	66 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 15, 1985	EF1	80 km	0.1 mi	0
May 4, 1976	EF1	82 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 23, 1974	EF1	56 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 23, 1974	EF1	79 km	4.7 mi	0
Oct 18, 1972	EF1	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 10, 1972	EF1	94 km	1.8 mi	0
Jun 21, 1972	EF1	98 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 1, 1971	EF1	88 km	32.4 mi	0
Sep 5, 1970	EF1	86 km	2.3 mi	0
Dec 19, 1967	EF1	91 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 9, 1966	EF1	4 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 13, 1955	EF1	74 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 16, 2022	EF0	99 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 24, 2020	EF0	71 km	0.4 mi	0

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

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	98 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	66 km
2021	TELEGRAPH	187,248	19 km
2001	UNNAMED	151,684	86 km
2019	WOODBURY	130,242	33 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	99 km
2021	MESCAL	79,346	28 km
2014	SKUNK	73,774	74 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	67 km
2020	GRIFFIN	61,455	23 km
1996	LONE	60,574	54 km
2016	CEDAR	44,163	93 km
2021	PINNACLE	35,281	82 km
2015	WHITETAIL	33,592	59 km
2017	HILLTOP	32,983	57 km
2024	FREEMAN	32,950	71 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	52 km
2020	VALLEY	29,331	53 km
2020	BLUE RIVER	29,314	47 km
2020	BLUE RIVER 2	26,885	60 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (10°C)	2.2 in
February	47°F (9°C)	2.1 in
March	51°F (11°C)	2.3 in
April	58°F (14°C)	0.7 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.5 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	86°F (30°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
September	74°F (23°C)	1.8 in
October	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in
November	52°F (11°C)	1.7 in
December	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in	Coldest

Claypool has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 45°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.3").

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