Weather & Climate in Cutter, AZ

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

Cutter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°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 15.6 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 3,188 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	63.7°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,188 ft (972 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density	228/sq mi
Coordinates	33.3584°N, 110.6593°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Safford Regional (SAD) 69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"

59% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.56"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

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

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

May 24, 2010	27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	133 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	131 km	5 km
Oct 8, 2012	32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.6	134 km	5 km
Oct 29, 2012	35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.5	131 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	142 km	5 km
Feb 16, 2013	34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.3	132 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	150 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	130 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	57 km	5 km
Sep 28, 2023	21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona	M3.1	127 km	12 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	111 km	11 km
Jun 18, 2022	4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.0	112 km	10 km
May 25, 2010	25 km NNE of Clifton, Arizona	M3.0	136 km	5 km
Aug 30, 2014	8 km W of Rock House, Arizona	M2.9	47 km	3 km
Sep 9, 2014	6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.9	49 km	3 km
Sep 23, 2013	7 km WSW of Pinedale, Arizona	M2.8	108 km	5 km
Jul 4, 2021	28 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M2.8	147 km	5 km
Mar 12, 2004	24 km NW of Morenci, Arizona	M2.8	104 km	5 km
Sep 26, 2010	3 km NNW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.8	59 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2025	14 km ENE of Willow Canyon, Arizona	M2.6	104 km	12 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 14, 1996	EF1	7 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 13, 1995	EF1	97 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 18, 1993	EF1	96 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1988	EF1	97 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 18, 1986	EF1	83 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 15, 1985	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
May 4, 1976	EF1	100 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 23, 1974	EF1	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 23, 1974	EF1	74 km	4.7 mi	0
Oct 18, 1972	EF1	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1966	EF1	14 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 13, 1955	EF1	90 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 2020	EF0	89 km	0.4 mi	0
Nov 29, 2019	EF0	91 km	3.6 mi	0
Sep 4, 2004	EF0	87 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1999	EF0	63 km	8.0 mi	0
Aug 24, 1993	EF0	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 5, 1993	EF0	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 13, 1992	EF0	90 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 15, 1985	EF0	98 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (196 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	196 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	99 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	82 km
2021	TELEGRAPH	187,248	28 km
2001	UNNAMED	151,684	69 km
2019	WOODBURY	130,242	51 km
2021	MESCAL	79,346	13 km
2014	SKUNK	73,774	58 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	84 km
2020	GRIFFIN	61,455	19 km
1996	LONE	60,574	71 km
2016	CEDAR	44,163	87 km
2021	PINNACLE	35,281	67 km
2015	WHITETAIL	33,592	46 km
2017	HILLTOP	32,983	47 km
2024	FREEMAN	32,950	71 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	61 km
2020	VALLEY	29,331	37 km
2020	BLUE RIVER	29,314	33 km
2020	BLUE RIVER 2	26,885	44 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	96 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	1.7 in
March	54°F (12°C)	1.9 in
April	61°F (16°C)	0.6 in
May	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in
June	80°F (27°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	84°F (29°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
August	82°F (28°C)	2.6 in	Wettest
September	77°F (25°C)	1.6 in
October	66°F (19°C)	1.5 in
November	54°F (12°C)	1.4 in
December	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in

Cutter has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.3").

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