Weather & Climate in Dilkon, AZ

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

Dilkon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°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 8.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 6,417 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	56.6°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,417 ft (1,956 m)
Area	16.6 sq mi (42.9 km²)
Population Density	76/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3529°N, 110.3072°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Navajo County County
Nearest Airport	Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.1"

79% below US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.61"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	97.7 / 100
Community Resilience	3.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

43 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	93 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	96 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	52 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	95 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	98 km	5 km
Oct 18, 1998	14 km SE of Moenkopi, Arizona	M3.4	104 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	112 km	5 km
Mar 1, 2025	6 km SE of Moenkopi, Arizona	M3.4	111 km	12 km
May 10, 2023	33 km SW of Cameron, Arizona	M3.4	126 km	7 km
Apr 7, 2021	4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona	M3.3	120 km	5 km
Jan 8, 2012	28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M3.2	82 km	5 km
Jul 4, 2007	9 km S of Moenkopi, Arizona	M3.2	111 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	98 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	98 km	5 km
May 10, 2023	31 km SW of Cameron, Arizona	M3.1	127 km	11 km
Sep 23, 2019	22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona	M3.1	108 km	5 km
May 5, 2015	6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona	M3.1	135 km	7 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	133 km	11 km
Jun 18, 2022	4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.0	114 km	10 km
Feb 11, 1999	30 km SSW of Cameron, Arizona	M2.9	119 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

36 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 6, 2010	EF3	90 km	0.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 2024	EF0	51 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 2022	EF0	44 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 2022	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 2021	EF0	24 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 21, 2018	EF0	66 km	1.7 mi	0
Oct 20, 2015	EF0	59 km	6.9 mi	0
Jul 15, 2013	EF0	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 1, 2011	EF0	56 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 24, 2011	EF0	95 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 21, 2010	EF0	98 km	0.8 mi	0
May 22, 2009	EF0	57 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 19, 2006	EF0	61 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 18, 2005	EF0	60 km	30.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 2005	EF0	74 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF0	72 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 29, 2004	EF0	44 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 3, 2003	EF0	35 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 2003	EF0	74 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 17, 2003	EF0	51 km	0.5 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (124 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	124 km
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	182 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: JACKET (17,453 acres, 2004).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2004	JACKET	17,453	98 km
2012	CANYON	8,836	100 km
2019	MAROON	8,605	98 km
2006	UNNAMED	5,953	97 km
2003	LIZARD	4,701	97 km
2018	377	4,305	94 km
2018	RANCH	4,058	99 km
2007	OAK RIDGE 3	2,959	84 km
1996	HDSCRABBLE	2,217	91 km
2003	MORMON	2,155	97 km
2006	KINLICHEE 2	1,738	91 km
2000	POWER	1,661	97 km
2023	GUZZLER	1,579	94 km
2010	BAR T BAR INIT RX	1,518	96 km
2014	JACK	1,325	94 km
2011	WASH	1,215	99 km
2006	SAND	1,112	99 km
1994	UNNAMED	1,036	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.7 in
February	37°F (3°C)	0.7 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.8 in
April	50°F (10°C)	0.5 in
May	58°F (15°C)	0.4 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	78°F (26°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.6 in	Wettest
September	65°F (18°C)	1.1 in
October	54°F (12°C)	1.1 in
November	42°F (6°C)	0.8 in
December	33°F (1°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Dilkon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.3").

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