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Weather & Climate in Kearny, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kearny enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°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 13.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,906 ft (581 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 831/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0564°N, 110.9071°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Gila County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marana Regional (AVW) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively 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
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.
| Jun 25, 2010 | 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona | M3.1 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona | M3.1 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona | M3.0 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona | M2.9 | 65 km | 3 km |
| Aug 30, 2014 | 8 km W of Rock House, Arizona | M2.9 | 66 km | 3 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 3 km NNW of Roosevelt, Arizona | M2.8 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 7 km WSW of Pinedale, Arizona | M2.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2004 | 24 km NW of Morenci, Arizona | M2.8 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 1 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona | M2.6 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 14 km ENE of Willow Canyon, Arizona | M2.6 | 77 km | 12 km |
| Feb 15, 2022 | 6 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona | M2.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Roosevelt, Arizona | M2.5 | 69 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
56 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 fatalities, 32 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 28, 1994 | EF2 | 76 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1968 | EF2 | 87 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 1964 | EF2 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Jul 14, 1996 | EF1 | 37 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 13, 1995 | EF1 | 81 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 18, 1993 | EF1 | 70 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 1992 | EF1 | 92 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 1991 | EF1 | 79 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1988 | EF1 | 60 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 1986 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1985 | EF1 | 58 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1984 | EF1 | 86 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1984 | EF1 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1976 | EF1 | 90 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 23, 1974 | EF1 | 42 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 23, 1974 | EF1 | 19 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 1972 | EF1 | 71 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 1972 | EF1 | 96 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1972 | EF1 | 69 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 1971 | EF1 | 68 km | 32.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BUSH (212,542 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | BUSH | 212,542 | 94 km |
| 2021 | TELEGRAPH | 187,248 | 23 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 151,684 | 94 km |
| 2019 | WOODBURY | 130,242 | 57 km |
| 2020 | BIGHORN | 126,131 | 70 km |
| 2003 | ASPEN | 79,707 | 70 km |
| 2021 | MESCAL | 79,346 | 34 km |
| 2014 | SKUNK | 73,774 | 91 km |
| 2005 | EDGE COMPLEX | 69,291 | 94 km |
| 2020 | GRIFFIN | 61,455 | 58 km |
| 1996 | LONE | 60,574 | 80 km |
| 2021 | PINNACLE | 35,281 | 68 km |
| 2015 | WHITETAIL | 33,592 | 84 km |
| 2017 | HILLTOP | 32,983 | 88 km |
| 2024 | FREEMAN | 32,950 | 32 km |
| 2016 | JUNIPER | 32,293 | 90 km |
| 2002 | BULLOCK | 31,774 | 74 km |
| 2020 | VALLEY | 29,331 | 71 km |
| 2020 | BLUE RIVER | 29,314 | 72 km |
| 2020 | BLUE RIVER 2 | 26,885 | 81 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in |
Kearny has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.2").