Weather & Climate in Kaibito, AZ

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

Kaibito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 83°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 6.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 6,037 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	58.6°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,037 ft (1,840 m)
Area	15.9 sq mi (41.2 km²)
Population Density	106/sq mi
Coordinates	36.5920°N, 111.1071°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Kane County County
Nearest Airport	Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW) 111 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.9"

82% below US avg

Snowfall 3.1"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.26"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	39.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	25.9 / 100
Community Resilience	44.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

130 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	142 km	10 km
Apr 25, 1993	3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona	M5.0	143 km	10 km
Jul 5, 1992	Arizona	M4.0	121 km	5 km
Jan 26, 1991	22 km SE of Escalante, Utah	M4.0	119 km	22 km
Dec 21, 1991	16 km ENE of Alton, Utah	M3.9	150 km	6 km
May 7, 1993	4 km SW of Valle, Arizona	M3.8	144 km	10 km
Mar 1, 2016	34 km N of Halls Crossing, Utah	M3.8	137 km	15 km
Mar 14, 1992	12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	125 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	18 km SE of Valle, Arizona	M3.7	142 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1992	20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	132 km	5 km
Apr 17, 1995	8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona	M3.7	122 km	5 km
May 27, 1993	34 km ENE of Kanab, Utah	M3.6	109 km	5 km
Feb 4, 1993	8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona	M3.6	122 km	5 km
Apr 29, 1993	4 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.6	143 km	10 km
Jun 21, 1993	14 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.5	126 km	5 km
Jul 7, 2013	27 km NNE of Supai, Arizona	M3.5	130 km	5 km
Mar 15, 2005	5 km WSW of Fredonia, Arizona	M3.5	136 km	24 km
Jun 4, 2008	18 km NNE of Supai, Arizona	M3.5	135 km	5 km
Jan 21, 2025	26 km SSE of Boulder Town, Utah	M3.5	123 km	14 km
May 10, 2023	33 km SW of Cameron, Arizona	M3.4	116 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

11 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 6, 2010	EF3	74 km	0.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 2024	EF0	58 km	9.1 mi	0
Aug 8, 2023	EF0	69 km	5.0 mi	0
May 20, 2019	EF0	64 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 2005	EF0	95 km	30.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 2005	EF0	84 km	10.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 2005	EF0	45 km	1.0 mi	0
May 14, 1998	EF0	77 km	0.1 mi	0
May 25, 1996	EF0	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 31, 1992	EF0	79 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1968	EF0	63 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (148 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	148 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	177 km
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	182 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	100 km
2006	WARM	58,255	95 km
2016	FULLER	15,275	84 km
2000	OUTLET	14,336	87 km
2020	PINE HOLLOW	11,552	96 km
2018	OBI	11,285	91 km
2017	ROOST FAWN SPRING TIPOVER E FY18 RX	8,351	100 km
2005	DRAGON COMPLEX WFU	8,127	99 km
2023	THREE LAKES	6,941	98 km
2023	GOLD HILL	6,129	79 km
2007	ROOSEVELT WFU	5,354	89 km
2006	NAVAJO MOUNTAIN 1	5,257	56 km
2017	ROOST FY18 SLOPES RX	5,214	98 km
1998	NR COMPLEX	5,067	99 km
2007	UNCLE JIM RX	4,619	90 km
2018	CAT	4,578	86 km
2009	ASPEN	4,308	89 km
1999	OUTLET	4,165	99 km
2001	VISTA	4,104	89 km
2023	DRY PARK LAKES RX FY'24	3,918	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in
February	36°F (2°C)	0.6 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.9 in
April	50°F (10°C)	0.5 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in
June	69°F (21°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	83°F (28°C)	1.0 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.3 in	Wettest
September	65°F (18°C)	0.9 in
October	53°F (12°C)	0.9 in
November	40°F (5°C)	0.7 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Kaibito has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 32°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.3").

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