Weather & Climate in Gisela, AZ

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

Gisela 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 2,991 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	57.0°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,991 ft (912 m)
Area	2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density	273/sq mi
Coordinates	34.1018°N, 111.2880°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 18.5"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.68"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

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

48 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	74 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	76 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	116 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	128 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	73 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	110 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	70 km	5 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	110 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	115 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	142 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	57 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2021	4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona	M3.3	123 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	69 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	104 km	5 km
Jan 8, 2012	28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M3.2	87 km	5 km
May 5, 2015	6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona	M3.1	103 km	7 km
May 9, 2009	11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona	M3.1	80 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	55 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2014	17 km SSE of Williams, Arizona	M3.0	134 km	10 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	34 km	11 km

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

Tornado History

50 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 15 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jan 17, 1993	EF2	78 km	2.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1972	EF2	96 km	13.5 mi	0
Jul 4, 1968	EF2	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	17 km	2.4 mi	0
Jul 10, 2021	EF1	56 km	1.3 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF1	42 km	14.1 mi	0
Jul 14, 1996	EF1	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 13, 1995	EF1	92 km	0.5 mi	0
May 23, 1992	EF1	100 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 6, 1992	EF1	100 km	1.2 mi	0
Nov 18, 1986	EF1	80 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 9, 1984	EF1	92 km	0.5 mi	0
May 4, 1976	EF1	78 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 1972	EF1	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 10, 1972	EF1	94 km	1.8 mi	0
Oct 18, 1971	EF1	86 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 5, 1970	EF1	88 km	2.3 mi	0
Dec 19, 1967	EF1	94 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 9, 1966	EF1	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 17, 1962	EF1	71 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (143 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	143 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	77 km
2005	CAVE CREEK COMPLEX	246,143	56 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	33 km
2021	TELEGRAPH	187,248	99 km
2019	WOODBURY	130,242	66 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	19 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	36 km
2020	GRIFFIN	61,455	88 km
1996	LONE	60,574	46 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	48 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	67 km
2016	JACK	35,926	67 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	43 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	98 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	45 km
1990	DUDE	25,080	33 km
2015	CAMILLO	24,654	84 km
2020	SAWTOOTH	23,174	79 km
2024	SKELETON	22,753	69 km
1995	RIO	22,666	63 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in
March	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
April	56°F (13°C)	0.9 in
May	64°F (18°C)	0.5 in
June	73°F (23°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	76°F (24°C)	2.1 in
August	79°F (26°C)	2.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	73°F (23°C)	1.9 in
October	63°F (17°C)	1.7 in
November	52°F (11°C)	1.8 in
December	44°F (7°C)	2.2 in

Gisela has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.3").

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