Weather & Climate in Fort Valley, AZ

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

Fort Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 326 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 20.6 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 8,375 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	47.4°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,375 ft (2,553 m)
Area	7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density	25/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3227°N, 111.7398°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Coconino County County
Nearest Airport	Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"

46% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	94.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	58.7 / 100
Community Resilience	46.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

99 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	47 km	10 km
Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	97 km	5 km
Apr 25, 1993	3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona	M5.0	50 km	10 km
Jul 5, 1992	Arizona	M4.0	85 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	86 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	122 km	5 km
May 7, 1993	4 km SW of Valle, Arizona	M3.8	52 km	10 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	89 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	96 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	63 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1992	12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	89 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	18 km SE of Valle, Arizona	M3.7	33 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1992	20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	90 km	5 km
Apr 17, 1995	8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona	M3.7	84 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	97 km	5 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	63 km	5 km
Feb 4, 1993	8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona	M3.6	84 km	5 km
Apr 29, 1993	4 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.6	49 km	10 km
Jun 21, 1993	14 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.5	89 km	5 km
Jul 7, 2013	27 km NNE of Supai, Arizona	M3.5	146 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
Oct 6, 2010	EF3	95 km	0.0 mi	0
Aug 10, 1972	EF3	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 14, 2011	EF2	3 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	38 km	32.0 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	39 km	34.1 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	42 km	18.6 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	40 km	2.8 mi	0
May 16, 1993	EF2	95 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 24, 1992	EF2	23 km	5.5 mi	0
Oct 3, 2022	EF1	43 km	0.7 mi	0
Jul 10, 2021	EF1	89 km	1.3 mi	0
Oct 14, 2006	EF1	29 km	9.3 mi	0
Sep 13, 1996	EF1	92 km	4.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 1958	EF1	82 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 18, 2024	EF0	95 km	9.1 mi	0
May 13, 2024	EF0	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 2023	EF0	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 8, 2023	EF0	84 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 17, 2023	EF0	98 km	5.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2022	EF0	82 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (6 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	6 km
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	172 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RAFAEL (75,741 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	RAFAEL	75,741	39 km
2016	JACK	35,926	78 km
2022	PIPELINE	26,437	17 km
2015	CAMILLO	24,654	64 km
2014	SLIDE	22,698	35 km
2017	BOUNDARY	17,814	15 km
1996	HOCKDERFFER	17,755	13 km
2022	TUNNEL	17,659	22 km
2004	JACKET	17,453	47 km
2000	PUMPKIN	16,086	15 km
2018	TINDER	16,083	100 km
2017	SNAKE RIDGE	14,129	82 km
2009	WILDHORSE COMPLEX	14,007	22 km
2010	SCHULTZ	13,957	13 km
2021	SLATE	11,540	22 km
2018	OBI	11,285	98 km
2023	STILL	10,626	95 km
2014	WILDFIRE-SITGREAVES FY14	10,381	25 km
2019	COF 736B CRAGIN RX	10,300	97 km
2023	WILBUR	10,274	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	2.2 in
February	30°F (-1°C)	2.4 in
March	34°F (1°C)	2.6 in
April	40°F (5°C)	1.1 in
May	48°F (9°C)	0.9 in
June	57°F (14°C)	0.5 in	Driest
July	67°F (19°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	62°F (16°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
September	55°F (13°C)	2.0 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.6 in
November	36°F (2°C)	1.7 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	1.5 in	Coldest

Fort Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 28°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.5").

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