Weather & Climate in Kayenta, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kayenta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,698 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,698 ft (1,737 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 429/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7172°N, 110.2605°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | San Juan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 112 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very 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
63 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jan 26, 1991 | 22 km SE of Escalante, Utah | M4.0 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Mar 1, 2016 | 34 km N of Halls Crossing, Utah | M3.8 | 121 km | 15 km |
| Apr 22, 2017 | 4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah | M3.7 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 10 km NE of Bluff, Utah | M3.6 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 26 km SSE of Boulder Town, Utah | M3.5 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Oct 18, 1998 | 14 km SE of Moenkopi, Arizona | M3.4 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 6 km SE of Moenkopi, Arizona | M3.4 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Aug 2, 1991 | 59 km WNW of Blanding, Utah | M3.4 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 10 km W of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah | M3.4 | 35 km | 0 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 20 km SW of Big Water, Utah | M3.3 | 142 km | 24 km |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 3 km SE of Navajo Mountain, Utah | M3.3 | 55 km | 3 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 9 km S of Moenkopi, Arizona | M3.2 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1993 | 16 km SSE of Monticello, Utah | M3.1 | 141 km | -1 km |
| May 13, 1993 | 19 km SSE of Monticello, Utah | M3.1 | 141 km | -3 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 20 km SW of Big Water, Utah | M3.1 | 142 km | 24 km |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 18 km SSW of Big Water, Utah | M3.1 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Dec 6, 1994 | 18 km NNW of Bitter Springs, Arizona | M3.1 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Jan 7, 2013 | 29 km NW of Bitter Springs, Arizona | M3.0 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Jul 15, 1992 | 26 km NNW of Mexican Hat, Utah | M3.0 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 32 km NE of Halls Crossing, Utah | M3.0 | 105 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 13, 2022 | EF0 | 39 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2015 | EF0 | 59 km | 28.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2010 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2010 | EF0 | 77 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1996 | EF0 | 2 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 1957 | EF0 | 41 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NAVAJO MOUNTAIN 1 (5,257 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | NAVAJO MOUNTAIN 1 | 5,257 | 65 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in |
Kayenta has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.2").