Weather & Climate in Jerome, AZ

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

Jerome enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 4,600 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.1°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,600 ft (1,402 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density	416/sq mi
Coordinates	34.7471°N, 112.1075°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Yavapai County County
Nearest Airport	Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 6.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.72"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	93.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.0 / 100
Community Resilience	18.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Very 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

89 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	96 km	10 km
Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	104 km	5 km
Apr 25, 1993	3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona	M5.0	98 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	94 km	5 km
Jul 5, 1992	Arizona	M4.0	138 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	148 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	30 km	5 km
May 7, 1993	4 km SW of Valle, Arizona	M3.8	98 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	10 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	102 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1992	12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	140 km	5 km
Apr 17, 1995	8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona	M3.7	136 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	18 km SE of Valle, Arizona	M3.7	88 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1992	20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	137 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	100 km	5 km
Feb 4, 1993	8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona	M3.6	136 km	5 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	10 km	5 km
Apr 29, 1993	4 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.6	97 km	10 km
Jun 21, 1993	14 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.5	139 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	26 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

58 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 10, 1972	EF3	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 14, 2011	EF2	75 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	34 km	34.1 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	35 km	32.0 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	34 km	2.8 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	31 km	18.6 mi	0
May 16, 1993	EF2	34 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 24, 1992	EF2	92 km	5.5 mi	0
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	94 km	2.4 mi	0
Oct 3, 2022	EF1	69 km	0.7 mi	0
Jul 10, 2021	EF1	74 km	1.3 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF1	80 km	14.1 mi	0
Oct 14, 2006	EF1	44 km	9.3 mi	0
Sep 13, 1996	EF1	31 km	4.0 mi	0
May 1, 1980	EF1	95 km	26.5 mi	0
Nov 2, 1959	EF1	31 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 2023	EF0	31 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 2023	EF0	29 km	5.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2022	EF0	14 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 2022	EF0	89 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (77 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	77 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAVE CREEK COMPLEX (246,143 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	CAVE CREEK COMPLEX	246,143	60 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	90 km
2021	RAFAEL	75,741	35 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	56 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	64 km
1998	UNNAMED	38,814	66 km
2016	JACK	35,926	72 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	44 km
2022	PIPELINE	26,437	84 km
1990	DUDE	25,080	95 km
2015	CAMILLO	24,654	71 km
2024	SKELETON	22,753	65 km
2014	SLIDE	22,698	40 km
2005	SH RANCH COMPLEX	22,636	82 km
2017	BOUNDARY	17,814	79 km
1996	HOCKDERFFER	17,755	85 km
2022	TUNNEL	17,659	89 km
2004	JACKET	17,453	80 km
2019	SHERIDAN	17,411	72 km
2019	COLDWATER	16,825	77 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	1.6 in
February	44°F (6°C)	1.8 in
March	47°F (9°C)	2.1 in
April	54°F (12°C)	0.9 in
May	62°F (17°C)	0.6 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	80°F (27°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
September	70°F (21°C)	1.8 in
October	60°F (16°C)	1.4 in
November	48°F (9°C)	1.5 in
December	41°F (5°C)	1.6 in	Coldest

Jerome has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.4").

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