Weather & Climate in Cornville, AZ

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

Cornville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°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 13.2 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 3,455 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.6°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,455 ft (1,053 m)
Area	13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²)
Population Density	251/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7392°N, 111.9068°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Yavapai County County
Nearest Airport	Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	93.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.0 / 100
Community Resilience	18.0 / 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

90 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	99 km	10 km
Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	86 km	5 km
Apr 25, 1993	3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona	M5.0	101 km	10 km
Jul 5, 1992	Arizona	M4.0	141 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	76 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	130 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	20 km	5 km
May 7, 1993	4 km SW of Valle, Arizona	M3.8	101 km	10 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	83 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	48 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1992	12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	144 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	18 km SE of Valle, Arizona	M3.7	89 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1992	20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	142 km	5 km
Apr 17, 1995	8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona	M3.7	139 km	5 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	20 km	5 km
Apr 29, 1993	4 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.6	100 km	10 km
Feb 4, 1993	8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona	M3.6	139 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	82 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	58 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	43 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

58 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 10, 1972	EF3	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 14, 2011	EF2	69 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	29 km	32.0 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	27 km	18.6 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	28 km	34.1 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	27 km	2.8 mi	0
May 16, 1993	EF2	52 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 24, 1992	EF2	84 km	5.5 mi	0
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	80 km	2.4 mi	0
Oct 3, 2022	EF1	74 km	0.7 mi	0
Jul 10, 2021	EF1	56 km	1.3 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF1	63 km	14.1 mi	0
Oct 14, 2006	EF1	37 km	9.3 mi	0
Sep 13, 1996	EF1	50 km	4.0 mi	0
Nov 2, 1959	EF1	48 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 2023	EF0	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 2023	EF0	45 km	5.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2022	EF0	32 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 2022	EF0	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 11, 2021	EF0	50 km	0.7 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (71 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	71 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	55 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	80 km
2021	RAFAEL	75,741	36 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	44 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	64 km
1998	UNNAMED	38,814	81 km
2016	JACK	35,926	53 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	54 km
2022	PIPELINE	26,437	76 km
1990	DUDE	25,080	78 km
2015	CAMILLO	24,654	53 km
2024	SKELETON	22,753	65 km
2014	SLIDE	22,698	32 km
2005	SH RANCH COMPLEX	22,636	100 km
1995	BASIN	21,533	92 km
2017	BOUNDARY	17,814	77 km
1996	HOCKDERFFER	17,755	80 km
2012	SUNFLOWER	17,687	95 km
2022	TUNNEL	17,659	80 km
2004	JACKET	17,453	64 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	48°F (9°C)	1.5 in
March	52°F (11°C)	1.8 in
April	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
May	67°F (20°C)	0.5 in
June	77°F (25°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	82°F (28°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
September	75°F (24°C)	1.7 in
October	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
November	52°F (11°C)	1.4 in
December	44°F (7°C)	1.5 in

Cornville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.3").

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