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Weather & Climate in Freedom Acres, AZ

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

Freedom Acres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 4,901 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,901 ft (1,494 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates34.3199°N, 111.3052°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGila County County
Nearest AirportWinslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.7 / 100
Community Resilience6.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

57 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 54 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2005 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona M4.0 54 km 5 km
Jan 6, 1998 15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona M3.9 99 km 5 km
Mar 18, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.8 92 km 5 km
Jul 23, 2023 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona M3.8 114 km 5 km
Jan 28, 2005 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.8 52 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1997 18 km SE of Valle, Arizona M3.7 149 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 49 km 5 km
Jan 23, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.6 92 km 5 km
Nov 13, 1991 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona M3.5 103 km 5 km
Oct 25, 2011 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona M3.5 127 km 5 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 35 km 5 km
Apr 7, 2021 4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona M3.3 99 km 5 km
Apr 1, 1994 22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona M3.3 145 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1997 19 km SSE of Valle, Arizona M3.3 148 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 49 km 5 km
Jan 8, 2012 28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona M3.2 65 km 5 km
May 9, 2009 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona M3.1 78 km 5 km
May 5, 2015 6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona M3.1 80 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

41 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 90 km 2.8 mi 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 93 km 18.6 mi 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 92 km 32.0 mi 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 90 km 34.1 mi 0
Jan 17, 1993 EF2 95 km 2.1 mi 0
Nov 19, 2023 EF1 8 km 2.4 mi 0
Jul 10, 2021 EF1 31 km 1.3 mi 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF1 18 km 14.1 mi 0
Oct 14, 2006 EF1 96 km 9.3 mi 0
May 4, 1976 EF1 99 km 2.0 mi 0
Oct 17, 1962 EF1 65 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 25, 2022 EF0 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 23, 2022 EF0 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 24, 2020 EF0 80 km 0.4 mi 0
Sep 23, 2019 EF0 83 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 21, 2018 EF0 92 km 1.7 mi 0
Aug 18, 2018 EF0 89 km 3.1 mi 0
Jul 15, 2013 EF0 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF0 72 km 7.3 mi 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF0 77 km 17.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 1075 119 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RODEO (461,774 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 RODEO 461,774 78 km
2005 CAVE CREEK COMPLEX 246,143 53 km
2020 BUSH 212,542 57 km
2019 WOODBURY 130,242 90 km
2004 WILLOW 118,494 29 km
2005 EDGE COMPLEX 69,291 59 km
1996 LONE 60,574 70 km
2021 BACKBONE 41,168 34 km
2017 BROOKLYN 39,780 67 km
2016 JACK 35,926 43 km
2016 JUNIPER 32,293 62 km
2017 GOODWIN 28,192 92 km
2024 SAND STONE 26,470 66 km
1990 DUDE 25,080 14 km
2015 CAMILLO 24,654 59 km
2024 SKELETON 22,753 69 km
2014 SLIDE 22,698 89 km
1995 RIO 22,666 82 km
2020 SALT 21,885 94 km
1995 BASIN 21,533 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 76°F (24°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Freedom Acres has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.4").

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