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Weather & Climate in Kaibab, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaibab experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°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 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 4,965 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,965 ft (1,513 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8797°N, 112.7256°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | St George Regional (SGU) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
516 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 2, 1992 | 3 km SSE of Washington, Utah | M5.9 | 73 km | 14 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 1991 | 19 km SE of Minersville, Utah | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 24 km S of Brian Head, Utah | M4.5 | 67 km | 20 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona | M4.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2008 | 36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada | M4.3 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Jan 15, 2016 | 19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah | M4.2 | 127 km | 1 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah | M4.2 | 103 km | -3 km |
| Jun 29, 1992 | 12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah | M4.2 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah | M4.2 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Jan 28, 2014 | 37 km W of Veyo, Utah | M4.1 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Oct 22, 1999 | 20 km SE of Minersville, Utah | M4.1 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Jan 4, 2010 | 8 km S of Cedar City, Utah | M4.1 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Jul 4, 2015 | Utah | M4.1 | 110 km | 3 km |
| Sep 6, 1994 | 12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah | M4.0 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Jan 29, 2014 | 37 km W of Veyo, Utah | M4.0 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | Arizona | M4.0 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 22 km SE of Escalante, Utah | M4.0 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Jan 30, 1998 | 19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah | M4.0 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 35 km WSW of Minersville, Utah | M3.9 | 139 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
7 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 27, 1983 | EF1 | 24 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 1976 | EF1 | 24 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2011 | EF0 | 47 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1998 | EF0 | 71 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1994 | EF0 | 80 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 31, 1992 | EF0 | 68 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 1953 | EF0 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 66 km |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 78 km |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 195 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 | 48 km |
| 2006 | WARM | 58,255 | 57 km |
| 2006 | JARVIS | 49,636 | 97 km |
| 2005 | TWEEDY POINT | 36,126 | 94 km |
| 1996 | BRIDGER KNOLL | 35,478 | 47 km |
| 2012 | HOBBLE COMPLEX | 35,205 | 88 km |
| 2007 | BLACK ROCK GULCH | 21,639 | 91 km |
| 1999 | JUMPSPRING | 19,621 | 92 km |
| 1996 | JUMP | 19,411 | 33 km |
| 2019 | CASTLE | 19,271 | 56 km |
| 2006 | KOLOB | 17,036 | 52 km |
| 2003 | POPLAR | 16,914 | 79 km |
| 2019 | IKES | 16,479 | 70 km |
| 2016 | FULLER | 15,275 | 93 km |
| 2000 | OUTLET | 14,336 | 92 km |
| 1995 | CEDAR POCKET | 13,397 | 92 km |
| 2005 | BLUE SPRING | 13,285 | 73 km |
| 2009 | MILL FLAT | 12,708 | 86 km |
| 2020 | TURKEY FARM ROAD | 11,945 | 81 km |
| 2018 | WEST VALLEY | 11,914 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Kaibab has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.4").