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Weather & Climate in Hotevilla-Bacavi, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hotevilla-Bacavi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 6,264 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,264 ft (1,909 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9207°N, 110.6407°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Navajo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
85 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 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2005 | 40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona | M5.1 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | Arizona | M4.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona | M4.0 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona | M3.9 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 4 km SW of Valle, Arizona | M3.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 18 km SE of Valle, Arizona | M3.7 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 1993 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 1993 | 4 km S of Valle, Arizona | M3.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1993 | 14 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 1998 | 14 km SE of Moenkopi, Arizona | M3.4 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 6 km SE of Moenkopi, Arizona | M3.4 | 51 km | 12 km |
| May 10, 2023 | 33 km SW of Cameron, Arizona | M3.4 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 10 km W of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah | M3.4 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 13 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
27 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF3 | 33 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 1992 | EF2 | 97 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | EF0 | 62 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2024 | EF0 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2023 | EF0 | 68 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2021 | EF0 | 49 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2019 | EF0 | 65 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2018 | EF0 | 96 km | 1.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2015 | EF0 | 84 km | 6.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 2013 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2010 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2010 | EF0 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2006 | EF0 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2005 | EF0 | 84 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2005 | EF0 | 10 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2005 | EF0 | 70 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2003 | EF0 | 63 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2003 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 12, 1997 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TUNNEL (17,659 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | TUNNEL | 17,659 | 99 km |
| 2019 | MAROON | 8,605 | 96 km |
| 2022 | HAYWIRE | 5,303 | 94 km |
| 2002 | ANTELOPE | 1,683 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in |
Hotevilla-Bacavi has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.2").