Weather & Climate in Fredonia, AZ

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

Fredonia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°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 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 4,738 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.1°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,738 ft (1,444 m)
Area	7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density	122/sq mi
Coordinates	36.9616°N, 112.5164°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Kane County County
Nearest Airport	St George Regional (SGU) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.4"

70% below US avg

Snowfall 5.8"

Wettest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	39.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	25.9 / 100
Community Resilience	44.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

527 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Sep 2, 1992	3 km SSE of Washington, Utah	M5.9	88 km	14 km
Apr 20, 1991	19 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.6	126 km	10 km
Jan 3, 2011	10 km NW of Circleville, Utah	M4.6	144 km	11 km
Jul 29, 2024	24 km S of Brian Head, Utah	M4.5	64 km	20 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	142 km	12 km
Sep 19, 2022	45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona	M4.4	93 km	10 km
Jan 15, 2016	19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah	M4.2	139 km	1 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	104 km	-3 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	102 km	15 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	103 km	7 km
Jan 28, 2014	37 km W of Veyo, Utah	M4.1	148 km	7 km
Jan 4, 2010	8 km S of Cedar City, Utah	M4.1	86 km	9 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	128 km	6 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	99 km	3 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	124 km	6 km
Jan 29, 2014	37 km W of Veyo, Utah	M4.0	147 km	7 km
Jan 26, 1991	22 km SE of Escalante, Utah	M4.0	124 km	22 km
Jul 5, 1992	Arizona	M4.0	112 km	5 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	114 km	7 km
Jun 18, 1998	18 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M3.9	113 km	6 km

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

Tornado History

10 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 22, 2016	EF1	97 km	0.8 mi	0
Dec 27, 1983	EF1	40 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 12, 1976	EF1	41 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 26, 2016	EF0	94 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 24, 2011	EF0	61 km	1.1 mi	0
Sep 8, 2000	EF0	96 km	2.0 mi	0
May 14, 1998	EF0	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 26, 1994	EF0	99 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 31, 1992	EF0	85 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 14, 1953	EF0	88 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Markagunt Plateau (70 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	70 km
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	85 km
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	195 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRIANHEAD (74,276 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	BRIANHEAD	74,276	93 km
2020	MANGUM	71,634	36 km
2006	WARM	58,255	48 km
1996	BRIDGER KNOLL	35,478	48 km
1996	JUMP	19,411	36 km
2019	CASTLE	19,271	52 km
2006	KOLOB	17,036	61 km
2003	POPLAR	16,914	78 km
2019	IKES	16,479	72 km
2016	FULLER	15,275	89 km
2000	OUTLET	14,336	88 km
2005	BLUE SPRING	13,285	82 km
2009	MILL FLAT	12,708	93 km
2020	TURKEY FARM ROAD	11,945	95 km
2018	WEST VALLEY	11,914	94 km
2020	PINE HOLLOW	11,552	40 km
2018	OBI	11,285	100 km
2005	DIAMOND COMPLEX (DIAMOND VALLEY)	9,382	99 km
1986	OAK GROVE	8,532	89 km
2017	ROOST FAWN SPRING TIPOVER E FY18 RX	8,351	75 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	1.5 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	41°F (5°C)	1.3 in
March	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in
April	53°F (12°C)	0.8 in
May	62°F (17°C)	0.6 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	78°F (25°C)	1.0 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	1.4 in
September	68°F (20°C)	1.0 in
October	57°F (14°C)	1.0 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	0.9 in

Fredonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.4").

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