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Weather & Climate in Golden Valley, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Golden Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°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 8.0 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 2,720 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,720 ft (829 m) |
| Area | 78.7 sq mi (203.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2061°N, 114.2328°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Mohave County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laughlin/Bullhead International (IFP) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
111 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Apr 17, 2016 | 33 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada | M3.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2019 | 47 km SSE of Scenic, Arizona | M3.8 | 137 km | 6 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 31 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada | M3.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2016 | 35 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada | M3.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Oct 22, 1996 | 20 km SE of Boulder City, Nevada | M3.7 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 1994 | 9 km NNW of Meadview, Arizona | M3.6 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 32 km S of Scenic, Arizona | M3.6 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 3 km SW of Boulder City, Nevada | M3.6 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 28 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada | M3.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Meadview, Arizona | M3.5 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2019 | 49 km NNE of Meadview, Arizona | M3.5 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 32 km S of Scenic, Arizona | M3.4 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 1992 | 20 km ESE of Peach Springs, Arizona | M3.4 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 30 km ENE of Peach Springs, Arizona | M3.4 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Jan 31, 1996 | 15 km ESE of Boulder City, Nevada | M3.4 | 89 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 2025 | 31 km S of Scenic, Arizona | M3.4 | 147 km | 11 km |
| May 6, 2016 | 30 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada | M3.4 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Dec 4, 1992 | 37 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada | M3.4 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 1998 | 31 km NNE of Meadview, Arizona | M3.3 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 1994 | 22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.3 | 142 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
15 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 4 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 21, 2001 | EF1 | 49 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF1 | 21 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1983 | EF1 | 46 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1979 | EF1 | 79 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1972 | EF1 | 36 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2020 | EF0 | 34 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 2016 | EF0 | 27 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2014 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2010 | EF0 | 24 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 1997 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 13 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 3 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 25 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1995 | EF0 | 49 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1972 | EF0 | 31 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: YORK (94,736 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | YORK | 94,736 | 89 km |
| 2005 | HACKBERRY COMPLEX | 69,967 | 100 km |
| 2023 | PILOT | 29,883 | 89 km |
| 1994 | COYOTE | 24,951 | 46 km |
| 2005 | PERKINS COMPLEX | 18,064 | 49 km |
| 2012 | BLACK CANYON | 17,083 | 79 km |
| 2005 | TWIN MILLS | 12,244 | 23 km |
| 2020 | PILOT KNOB | 11,067 | 99 km |
| 1994 | TOWERS-1 | 10,253 | 95 km |
| 2011 | NEW WATER | 9,951 | 93 km |
| 2006 | BLACK MOUNTAIN COMPLEX | 8,974 | 22 km |
| 1995 | LOST | 7,276 | 80 km |
| 2013 | BEAVER | 6,751 | 90 km |
| 2020 | BLACK CANYON | 6,363 | 74 km |
| 1994 | FORT PIUTE | 6,350 | 72 km |
| 1995 | TOWERII | 6,207 | 92 km |
| 1994 | COYOTE | 6,154 | 55 km |
| 2015 | WILLOW | 6,084 | 50 km |
| 2013 | DEAN PEAK | 5,846 | 35 km |
| 1995 | STOVE | 5,770 | 62 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in |
Golden Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.2").