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Weather & Climate in Grand Canyon Village, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grand Canyon Village experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 68°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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 43.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 6,890 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,890 ft (2,100 m) |
| Area | 26.6 sq mi (68.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0595°N, 112.1579°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Coconino County County |
| Nearest Airport | Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 98 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
168 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 29, 1993 | 5 km SSE of Valle, Arizona | M5.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona | M5.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | Arizona | M4.0 | 10 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 4 km SW of Valle, Arizona | M3.8 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona | M3.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 13 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 18 km SE of Valle, Arizona | M3.7 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 53 km SE of Scenic, Arizona | M3.7 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.7 | 12 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1994 | 29 km SW of Apple Valley, Utah | M3.7 | 139 km | 9 km |
| May 27, 1993 | 34 km ENE of Kanab, Utah | M3.6 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 1993 | 4 km S of Valle, Arizona | M3.6 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.6 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 1993 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.6 | 12 km | 5 km |
| Feb 3, 2024 | Springdale, Utah | M3.5 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Jun 21, 1993 | 14 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.5 | 15 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 2016 | 59 km ESE of Scenic, Arizona | M3.5 | 127 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 14, 2011 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 1992 | EF2 | 90 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2022 | EF1 | 78 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1958 | EF1 | 8 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | EF0 | 78 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2024 | EF0 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2023 | EF0 | 69 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2019 | EF0 | 73 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 2008 | EF0 | 32 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2005 | EF0 | 69 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2005 | EF0 | 69 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2003 | EF0 | 97 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1998 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1997 | EF0 | 32 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1997 | EF0 | 51 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1995 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 31, 1992 | EF0 | 46 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1968 | EF0 | 64 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1967 | EF0 | 80 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 90 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 94 km |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MANGUM (71,634 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | MANGUM | 71,634 | 78 km |
| 2006 | WARM | 58,255 | 63 km |
| 1996 | BRIDGER KNOLL | 35,478 | 58 km |
| 2022 | PIPELINE | 26,437 | 94 km |
| 1996 | JUMP | 19,411 | 71 km |
| 2019 | CASTLE | 19,271 | 54 km |
| 2017 | BOUNDARY | 17,814 | 76 km |
| 1996 | HOCKDERFFER | 17,755 | 81 km |
| 2022 | TUNNEL | 17,659 | 96 km |
| 2003 | POPLAR | 16,914 | 28 km |
| 2019 | IKES | 16,479 | 34 km |
| 2000 | PUMPKIN | 16,086 | 77 km |
| 2016 | FULLER | 15,275 | 31 km |
| 2000 | OUTLET | 14,336 | 29 km |
| 2009 | WILDHORSE COMPLEX | 14,007 | 69 km |
| 2010 | SCHULTZ | 13,957 | 96 km |
| 2021 | SLATE | 11,540 | 69 km |
| 2018 | OBI | 11,285 | 21 km |
| 2014 | WILDFIRE-SITGREAVES FY14 | 10,381 | 81 km |
| 2023 | RIDGE | 9,945 | 25 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in |
Grand Canyon Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.3").