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Weather & Climate in Dolan Springs, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dolan Springs has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 97°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 5.0 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 3,291 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
97°F Jul (36°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 97°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,291 ft (1,003 m) |
| Area | 58.1 sq mi (150.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5905°N, 114.2852°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Mohave County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laughlin/Bullhead International (IFP) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
153 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Sep 19, 2022 | 45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 28 km ESE of Indian Springs, Nevada | M3.9 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 1993 | 19 km W of Sandy Valley, Nevada | M3.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 33 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada | M3.8 | 104 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 31 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada | M3.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2016 | 35 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada | M3.8 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2019 | 47 km SSE of Scenic, Arizona | M3.8 | 98 km | 6 km |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 53 km SE of Scenic, Arizona | M3.7 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Oct 22, 1996 | 20 km SE of Boulder City, Nevada | M3.7 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 32 km S of Scenic, Arizona | M3.6 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 3 km SW of Boulder City, Nevada | M3.6 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2010 | 36 km NNW of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada | M3.6 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 18 km WNW of Sandy Valley, Nevada | M3.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 1993 | 18 km WNW of Sandy Valley, Nevada | M3.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 31 km NNE of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada | M3.6 | 113 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 1994 | 9 km NNW of Meadview, Arizona | M3.6 | 57 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Meadview, Arizona | M3.5 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 16 km W of Sandy Valley, Nevada | M3.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 28 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada | M3.5 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2002 | 53 km SE of Scenic, Arizona | M3.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
22 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 21, 2001 | EF1 | 83 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF1 | 63 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1989 | EF1 | 80 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1983 | EF1 | 8 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1974 | EF1 | 76 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1972 | EF1 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2020 | EF0 | 56 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 2016 | EF0 | 45 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2014 | EF0 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2010 | EF0 | 52 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 1998 | EF0 | 80 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1998 | EF0 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 46 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 44 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 44 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1995 | EF0 | 50 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 1992 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 30, 1990 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1984 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1975 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: YORK (94,736 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | YORK | 94,736 | 89 km |
| 2005 | FORK | 43,665 | 71 km |
| 2005 | SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (TRAMP) | 27,560 | 87 km |
| 1994 | COYOTE | 24,951 | 18 km |
| 2005 | TANK COMPLEX | 24,268 | 93 km |
| 2005 | PERKINS COMPLEX | 18,064 | 18 km |
| 2012 | BLACK CANYON | 17,083 | 53 km |
| 2005 | TWIN MILLS | 12,244 | 25 km |
| 1994 | TOWERS-1 | 10,253 | 60 km |
| 2011 | NEW WATER | 9,951 | 56 km |
| 2021 | SNAP POINT | 9,311 | 81 km |
| 2006 | BLACK MOUNTAIN COMPLEX | 8,974 | 29 km |
| 1995 | LOST | 7,276 | 54 km |
| 2013 | BEAVER | 6,751 | 55 km |
| 1994 | RATTLESNAK | 6,521 | 65 km |
| 2020 | BLACK CANYON | 6,363 | 49 km |
| 1994 | FORT PIUTE | 6,350 | 76 km |
| 1995 | TOWERII | 6,207 | 55 km |
| 1994 | COYOTE | 6,154 | 14 km |
| 2015 | WILLOW | 6,084 | 87 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Dolan Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 43°F in December to 97°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.2").