Weather & Climate in Haigler Creek, AZ

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

Haigler Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 5,502 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	54.9°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,502 ft (1,677 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2196°N, 110.9714°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Show Low Regional (SOW) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"

46% below US avg

Snowfall 8.5"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.50"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

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

47 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	55 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	62 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	89 km	5 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	124 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	55 km	5 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	123 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	52 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	136 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	42 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2021	4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona	M3.3	121 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	72 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	51 km	5 km
Jan 8, 2012	28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M3.2	68 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	71 km	5 km
May 5, 2015	6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona	M3.1	106 km	7 km
May 9, 2009	11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona	M3.1	108 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	11 km	11 km
Jun 18, 2022	4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.0	60 km	10 km
Jun 17, 2014	17 km SSE of Williams, Arizona	M3.0	142 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

23 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 9 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	28 km	2.4 mi	0
Jul 10, 2021	EF1	53 km	1.3 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF1	41 km	14.1 mi	0
Jul 14, 1996	EF1	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1966	EF1	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 17, 1962	EF1	40 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 2024	EF0	73 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 2024	EF0	100 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 2020	EF0	85 km	0.4 mi	0
Oct 21, 2018	EF0	98 km	1.7 mi	0
Jul 15, 2013	EF0	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 2011	EF0	88 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 29, 2004	EF0	97 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 4, 2004	EF0	13 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2003	EF0	41 km	—	0
Aug 14, 2003	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 17, 2003	EF0	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	88 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	88 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF0	96 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (141 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	141 km
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	197 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	47 km
2005	CAVE CREEK COMPLEX	246,143	83 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	58 km
2019	WOODBURY	130,242	80 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	50 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	62 km
2020	GRIFFIN	61,455	83 km
1996	LONE	60,574	67 km
2016	CEDAR	44,163	79 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	67 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	96 km
2016	JACK	35,926	63 km
2017	HILLTOP	32,983	86 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	40 km
2020	BLUE RIVER	29,314	99 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	74 km
2003	KINISHBA	26,205	94 km
1990	DUDE	25,080	26 km
2015	CAMILLO	24,654	78 km
2020	SAWTOOTH	23,174	97 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in
February	36°F (2°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
March	40°F (4°C)	2.4 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.0 in
May	52°F (11°C)	0.7 in
June	61°F (16°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	74°F (23°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
September	63°F (17°C)	2.1 in
October	54°F (12°C)	1.8 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.0 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.3 in

Haigler Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.4").

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