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Weather & Climate in Heber-Overgaard, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Heber-Overgaard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°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 18.4 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 6,620 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,620 ft (2,018 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 469/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4141°N, 110.5696°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Gila County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
41 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 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona | M4.0 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona | M3.9 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.8 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.6 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2005 | 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.4 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2021 | 4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona | M3.3 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona | M3.2 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2012 | 28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona | M3.2 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2005 | 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.2 | 49 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 2015 | 6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona | M3.1 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona | M3.1 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2019 | 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona | M3.1 | 110 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2009 | 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona | M3.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona | M3.0 | 43 km | 11 km |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona | M3.0 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2014 | 8 km W of Rock House, Arizona | M2.9 | 96 km | 3 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 41 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M2.9 | 50 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
30 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 19, 2023 | EF1 | 67 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2021 | EF1 | 72 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF1 | 67 km | 14.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1962 | EF1 | 3 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | EF0 | 33 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | EF0 | 61 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | EF0 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2018 | EF0 | 85 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 2013 | EF0 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2011 | EF0 | 65 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2011 | EF0 | 46 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2005 | EF0 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2005 | EF0 | 81 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2004 | EF0 | 63 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2004 | EF0 | 49 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2003 | EF0 | 3 km | — | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2003 | EF0 | 70 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2001 | EF0 | 46 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2001 | EF0 | 46 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 29, 2001 | EF0 | 65 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 145 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 161 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 | 22 km |
| 2020 | BUSH | 212,542 | 99 km |
| 2004 | WILLOW | 118,494 | 92 km |
| 2020 | GRIFFIN | 61,455 | 99 km |
| 2016 | CEDAR | 44,163 | 59 km |
| 2016 | JACK | 35,926 | 76 km |
| 2017 | HILLTOP | 32,983 | 86 km |
| 2016 | JUNIPER | 32,293 | 69 km |
| 2003 | KINISHBA | 26,205 | 76 km |
| 1990 | DUDE | 25,080 | 55 km |
| 2015 | CAMILLO | 24,654 | 86 km |
| 2020 | CASSADORE SPRINGS | 21,534 | 98 km |
| 2012 | SUNFLOWER | 17,687 | 98 km |
| 2019 | COLDWATER | 16,825 | 71 km |
| 2018 | TINDER | 16,083 | 53 km |
| 2024 | WEST | 14,978 | 75 km |
| 2017 | SNAKE RIDGE | 14,129 | 83 km |
| 2003 | PICTURE | 13,535 | 70 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 12,844 | 37 km |
| 2009 | CHEVLON COMPLEX (WEIMER) | 12,001 | 22 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in |
Heber-Overgaard has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.4").