Weather & Climate in Kaibab Estates West, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaibab Estates West experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 65.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47. 62% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 5,328 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,328 ft (1,624 m) |
| Area | 22.6 sq mi (58.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2748°N, 112.4985°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Yavapai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
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
106 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 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona | M5.0 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | Arizona | M4.0 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona | M4.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.8 | 61 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 4 km SW of Valle, Arizona | M3.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona | M3.8 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 18 km SE of Valle, Arizona | M3.7 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.7 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 1993 | 4 km S of Valle, Arizona | M3.6 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.6 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 1993 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.6 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 1993 | 14 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.5 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 18 km NNE of Supai, Arizona | M3.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 27 km NNE of Supai, Arizona | M3.5 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.5 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona | M3.5 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 30 km ENE of Peach Springs, Arizona | M3.4 | 68 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
49 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 10, 1972 | EF3 | 58 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 2011 | EF2 | 72 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 61 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 64 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 65 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 66 km | 34.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1993 | EF2 | 62 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 1992 | EF2 | 90 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2022 | EF1 | 28 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 2006 | EF1 | 65 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | EF1 | 61 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1980 | EF1 | 35 km | 26.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 2, 1959 | EF1 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1958 | EF1 | 88 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2024 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2023 | EF0 | 60 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2023 | EF0 | 74 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2022 | EF0 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2021 | EF0 | 61 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2021 | EF0 | 89 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 (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 75 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 135 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RAFAEL (75,741 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | RAFAEL | 75,741 | 50 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 38,814 | 98 km |
| 2023 | PILOT | 29,883 | 84 km |
| 2022 | PIPELINE | 26,437 | 85 km |
| 2014 | SLIDE | 22,698 | 70 km |
| 2005 | SH RANCH COMPLEX | 22,636 | 84 km |
| 2017 | BOUNDARY | 17,814 | 62 km |
| 1996 | HOCKDERFFER | 17,755 | 75 km |
| 2022 | TUNNEL | 17,659 | 91 km |
| 2019 | SHERIDAN | 17,411 | 68 km |
| 2000 | PUMPKIN | 16,086 | 61 km |
| 2009 | WILDHORSE COMPLEX | 14,007 | 59 km |
| 2010 | SCHULTZ | 13,957 | 82 km |
| 2021 | SLATE | 11,540 | 70 km |
| 2020 | PILOT KNOB | 11,067 | 87 km |
| 2014 | WILDFIRE-SITGREAVES FY14 | 10,381 | 45 km |
| 2023 | RIDGE | 9,945 | 79 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 9,858 | 37 km |
| 2008 | MARTEEN WFU | 9,735 | 47 km |
| 1996 | HORSESHOE | 9,310 | 72 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Kaibab Estates West has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (0.4").