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Weather & Climate in Cordes Lakes, AZ

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

Cordes Lakes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 3,692 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,692 ft (1,125 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Population Density297/sq mi
Coordinates34.3103°N, 112.1073°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyYavapai County County
Nearest AirportPrescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.3"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.56"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.0 / 100
Community Resilience18.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very 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

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Apr 29, 1993 5 km SSE of Valle, Arizona M5.3 145 km 10 km
Mar 2, 2005 40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona M5.1 114 km 5 km
Apr 25, 1993 3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona M5.0 146 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2005 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona M4.0 107 km 5 km
Mar 18, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.8 59 km 5 km
May 7, 1993 4 km SW of Valle, Arizona M3.8 146 km 10 km
Jan 28, 2005 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.8 111 km 5 km
Jul 23, 2023 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona M3.8 58 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1997 18 km SE of Valle, Arizona M3.7 137 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 109 km 5 km
Apr 29, 1993 4 km S of Valle, Arizona M3.6 145 km 10 km
Jan 23, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.6 59 km 5 km
Oct 25, 2011 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona M3.5 73 km 5 km
Nov 13, 1991 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona M3.5 44 km 5 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 98 km 5 km
Apr 7, 2021 4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona M3.3 107 km 5 km
Apr 29, 1993 7 km S of Valle, Arizona M3.3 142 km 10 km
Apr 1, 1994 22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona M3.3 89 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1997 19 km SSE of Valle, Arizona M3.3 133 km 5 km
Jul 1, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.2 110 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

73 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 16 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 10, 1972 EF3 59 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 78 km 34.1 mi 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 77 km 18.6 mi 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 79 km 32.0 mi 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 78 km 2.8 mi 0
May 16, 1993 EF2 57 km 0.3 mi 0
Jan 17, 1993 EF2 79 km 2.1 mi 0
Jun 21, 1972 EF2 94 km 13.5 mi 0
Sep 14, 1971 EF2 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 3, 1968 EF2 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 19, 2023 EF1 77 km 2.4 mi 0
Jul 10, 2021 EF1 79 km 1.3 mi 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF1 77 km 14.1 mi 0
Oct 14, 2006 EF1 88 km 9.3 mi 0
Sep 13, 1996 EF1 56 km 4.0 mi 0
May 23, 1992 EF1 92 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 6, 1992 EF1 92 km 1.2 mi 0
Aug 9, 1984 EF1 76 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 16, 1983 EF1 98 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF1 93 km 0.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 1075 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAVE CREEK COMPLEX (246,143 acres, 2005).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2005 CAVE CREEK COMPLEX 246,143 22 km
2020 BUSH 212,542 88 km
2004 WILLOW 118,494 60 km
2021 RAFAEL 75,741 83 km
2005 EDGE COMPLEX 69,291 87 km
2021 BACKBONE 41,168 42 km
2017 BROOKLYN 39,780 18 km
1998 UNNAMED 38,814 55 km
2016 JACK 35,926 84 km
2017 GOODWIN 28,192 19 km
2024 SAND STONE 26,470 78 km
1990 DUDE 25,080 86 km
2015 CAMILLO 24,654 92 km
2024 SKELETON 22,753 17 km
2014 SLIDE 22,698 83 km
1995 RIO 22,666 75 km
2005 SH RANCH COMPLEX 22,636 89 km
1995 BASIN 21,533 63 km
2012 SUNFLOWER 17,687 70 km
2019 SHERIDAN 17,411 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
March 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Wettest
September 76°F (25°C) 1.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in

Cordes Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.3").

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