Weather & Climate in Geronimo Estates, AZ

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

Geronimo Estates enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°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 21.7 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 5,356 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	58.6°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,356 ft (1,633 m)
Area	1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density	14/sq mi
Coordinates	34.3691°N, 111.3618°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW) 58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"

43% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.50"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	86.7 / 100
Community Resilience	6.4 / 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

61 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	53 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	51 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	100 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	50 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	107 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	85 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	18 km SE of Valle, Arizona	M3.7	142 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	48 km	5 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	84 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	96 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	120 km	5 km
May 10, 2023	33 km SW of Cameron, Arizona	M3.4	145 km	7 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	34 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2021	4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona	M3.3	93 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	19 km SSE of Valle, Arizona	M3.3	140 km	5 km
Apr 1, 1994	22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.3	138 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	103 km	5 km
Jan 8, 2012	28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M3.2	64 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	48 km	5 km
May 5, 2015	6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona	M3.1	73 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	83 km	34.1 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	84 km	32.0 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	86 km	18.6 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	83 km	2.8 mi	0
Jan 17, 1993	EF2	97 km	2.1 mi	0
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	16 km	2.4 mi	0
Jul 10, 2021	EF1	26 km	1.3 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF1	14 km	14.1 mi	0
Oct 14, 2006	EF1	89 km	9.3 mi	0
Oct 17, 1962	EF1	70 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 2, 1959	EF1	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 2023	EF0	97 km	5.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2022	EF0	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 2022	EF0	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 2020	EF0	84 km	0.4 mi	0
Sep 23, 2019	EF0	82 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 21, 2018	EF0	89 km	1.7 mi	0
Aug 18, 2018	EF0	83 km	3.1 mi	0
Sep 27, 2014	EF0	97 km	2.1 mi	0
Jul 15, 2013	EF0	96 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (113 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	113 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	84 km
2005	CAVE CREEK COMPLEX	246,143	49 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	62 km
2019	WOODBURY	130,242	96 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	32 km
2021	RAFAEL	75,741	97 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	64 km
1996	LONE	60,574	76 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	28 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	64 km
2016	JACK	35,926	38 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	69 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	86 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	69 km
1990	DUDE	25,080	18 km
2015	CAMILLO	24,654	54 km
2024	SKELETON	22,753	66 km
2014	SLIDE	22,698	82 km
1995	RIO	22,666	84 km
1995	BASIN	21,533	49 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	2.6 in
February	36°F (2°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
March	39°F (4°C)	2.9 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.2 in
May	52°F (11°C)	0.8 in
June	61°F (16°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	78°F (25°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
September	63°F (17°C)	2.2 in
October	54°F (12°C)	1.8 in
November	44°F (6°C)	2.2 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.4 in

Geronimo Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.4").

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