Weather & Climate in Desert Hills, AZ

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

Desert Hills has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 96°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 4.2 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 561 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 96°F Jul (36°C)

Annual Average	74.2°F
	37% above US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	96°F (36°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	561 ft (171 m)
Area	4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density	675/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5465°N, 114.3780°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	La Paz County County
Nearest Airport	Laughlin/Bullhead International (IFP) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.2"

89% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	83.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	94.6 / 100
Community Resilience	0.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Aug 26, 2012	41 km E of Twentynine Palms, California	M3.9	120 km	9 km
Jun 9, 2015	29km WNW of Desert Center, CA	M3.8	149 km	10 km
Oct 22, 1996	20 km SE of Boulder City, Nevada	M3.7	150 km	5 km
May 18, 2010	20km NW of Desert Center, CA	M3.5	135 km	1 km
Apr 7, 1992	20 km ESE of Peach Springs, Arizona	M3.4	145 km	5 km
Nov 4, 1993	27km WNW of Desert Center, California	M3.4	143 km	-1 km
Apr 25, 2014	39km NW of Desert Center, CA	M3.3	134 km	4 km
Jan 5, 2008	20km SE of Kingman, AZ	M3.2	73 km	6 km
Feb 21, 2000	20km W of Amboy, CA	M3.2	145 km	3 km
Jan 17, 2015	40 km N of Bagdad, Arizona	M3.1	113 km	12 km
Mar 13, 1992	56km NE of Kingman, Arizona	M3.0	130 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2003	44 km SE of Valentine, Arizona	M3.0	109 km	5 km
Mar 4, 2015	26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona	M3.0	133 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2001	21km W of Amboy, CA	M3.0	146 km	5 km
Nov 12, 1990	23km SW of Amboy, CA	M3.0	140 km	5 km
Mar 21, 2024	26 km WNW of Desert Center, CA	M3.0	142 km	-1 km
Jan 17, 2008	17 km E of Yucca, Arizona	M2.9	53 km	5 km
Aug 4, 2014	24 km SSE of Valentine, Arizona	M2.9	101 km	5 km
Mar 2, 2015	19 km E of Yucca, Arizona	M2.9	56 km	5 km
Feb 14, 2001	14km SW of Amboy, CA	M2.9	137 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 4 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 21, 2001	EF1	45 km	3.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	53 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 31, 1983	EF1	98 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 14, 1979	EF1	71 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 18, 1972	EF1	38 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 18, 1972	EF1	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 2020	EF0	89 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 13, 2018	EF0	95 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 27, 2016	EF0	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 18, 2010	EF0	82 km	1.2 mi	0
Aug 7, 1997	EF0	21 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	89 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 8, 1972	EF0	96 km	2.3 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (189 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Salton Buttes	Lava dome(s)	-40 m (-131 ft)	210	189 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TWIN MILLS (12,244 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	TWIN MILLS	12,244	92 km
2006	BLACK MOUNTAIN COMPLEX	8,974	89 km
1994	FORT PIUTE	6,350	99 km
2015	WILLOW	6,084	36 km
2013	DEAN PEAK	5,846	81 km
1995	STOVE	5,770	63 km
2022	LOST LAKE	5,455	59 km
1994	WARM	5,100	46 km
1995	ICEHOUSE	4,570	37 km
2006	SECRET	4,537	66 km
2000	DELUGE	3,972	57 km
2000	SAMSPRING2	3,941	91 km
2002	VOCK CYN	3,668	100 km
2005	BOSQUE	3,381	97 km
1993	JUNCTION	3,297	92 km
1998	SOUTH DIKE	3,148	31 km
1999	MOSS BASIN	3,133	71 km
2020	RIDGE	3,036	70 km
1994	JURASSIC	2,907	83 km
1995	LOST LAKE	2,846	59 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	54°F (12°C)	0.8 in	Wettest
February	58°F (14°C)	0.6 in
March	63°F (17°C)	0.7 in
April	70°F (21°C)	0.2 in
May	79°F (26°C)	0.1 in
June	89°F (32°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	96°F (36°C)	0.4 in	Warmest
August	93°F (34°C)	0.7 in
September	86°F (30°C)	0.6 in
October	74°F (23°C)	0.3 in
November	61°F (16°C)	0.4 in
December	53°F (12°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

Desert Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 53°F in December to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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