Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Klagetoh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°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 10.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 6,454 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average
54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average
35°F (2°C)
July Average
76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
6,454 ft (1,967 m)
Area
0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density
488/sq mi
Coordinates
35.5000°N, 109.5305°W
Timezone
America/Phoenix
County
Apache County County
Nearest Airport
Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW) 75 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall10.0"
74% below US avg
Snowfall1.6"
Wettest Month (Aug)1.61"
Driest Month (Jun)0.28"
Air Quality
AQI Median
45.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
78.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability
99.8 / 100
Community Resilience
0.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively High
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Relatively Moderate
Volcano
Very Low
Avalanche
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.9.
Jan 6, 1998
15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona
M3.9
109 km
5 km
Jan 8, 2012
28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona
M3.2
149 km
5 km
Mar 18, 2025
13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona
M3.2
131 km
5 km
Sep 23, 2019
22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona
M3.1
89 km
5 km
Jul 4, 2021
24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico
M3.1
116 km
5 km
Jun 18, 2022
4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona
M3.0
149 km
10 km
Jun 10, 2020
5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona
M2.8
94 km
14 km
Aug 10, 2019
5 km E of Bluewater Village, New Mexico
M2.8
149 km
5 km
Jan 1, 2021
17 km S of Winslow West, Arizona
M2.7
133 km
5 km
Feb 1, 2012
21 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona
M2.6
143 km
5 km
Sep 7, 2014
4 km WSW of Sun Valley, Arizona
M2.6
79 km
5 km
Mar 6, 2023
17 km ENE of Chilchinbito, Arizona
M2.6
124 km
13 km
Aug 26, 2024
8 km S of Rough Rock, Arizona
M2.6
98 km
5 km
May 20, 2024
11 km WNW of Ramah, New Mexico
M2.6
91 km
11 km
Jul 16, 2022
11 km NW of Many Farms, Arizona
M2.5
105 km
5 km
Aug 25, 2024
13 km NNE of Round Rock, Arizona
M2.5
125 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF0.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 7, 2024
EF0
94 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 13, 2022
EF0
94 km
0.1 mi
0
Jun 17, 2021
EF0
57 km
0.1 mi
0
Jun 16, 2021
EF0
89 km
0.1 mi
0
Oct 20, 2015
EF0
27 km
6.9 mi
0
Sep 1, 2011
EF0
88 km
1.2 mi
0
Oct 21, 2010
EF0
78 km
0.8 mi
0
Aug 3, 2010
EF0
85 km
1.0 mi
0
May 22, 2009
EF0
53 km
1.0 mi
0
Jul 25, 2005
EF0
42 km
1.0 mi
0
Jun 23, 2005
EF0
80 km
1.0 mi
0
Oct 3, 2003
EF0
50 km
0.1 mi
0
Sep 9, 2003
EF0
9 km
1.0 mi
0
Aug 29, 2001
EF0
89 km
1.0 mi
0
Oct 22, 1997
EF0
89 km
0.5 mi
0
May 25, 1996
EF0
89 km
0.1 mi
0
Oct 27, 1974
EF0
72 km
0.2 mi
0
Apr 20, 1973
EF0
98 km
0.1 mi
0
Oct 17, 1962
EF0
24 km
0.1 mi
0
Jun 10, 1960
EF0
94 km
0.1 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Red Hill (153 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Red Hill
Volcanic field
2,300 m (7,546 ft)
-9450
153 km
Zuni-Bandera
Volcanic field
2,550 m (8,366 ft)
-1170
159 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
18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: WOOD SPRINGS 2 (13,208 acres, 2020).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2020
WOOD SPRINGS 2
13,208
48 km
2014
ASSAYII LAKE
13,176
86 km
2005
LITTLE WATER1
4,342
82 km
2005
HOOK LAKE
3,609
92 km
2009
SAWMILL ROAD RX
3,411
47 km
2004
TURKEY SPRING
3,017
74 km
2007
OAK RIDGE 3
2,959
11 km
2004
SANDSPRING
2,935
85 km
1996
ALLENTOWN5
2,653
43 km
2010
FLUTED ROCK LAKE RX
2,630
56 km
2006
KINLICHEE CANYON 1
2,283
39 km
1996
HDSCRABBLE
2,217
59 km
2005
KINLICHEE
1,949
39 km
2011
CATTAIL CANYON JACKPOT BURN
1,801
67 km
2006
KINLICHEE 2
1,738
26 km
2001
9400 FMZ
1,312
53 km
2005
OAK RIDGE
1,309
32 km
2009
JARALOSA
1,143
97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
35°F (2°C)
0.7 in
February
36°F (2°C)
0.6 in
March
42°F (6°C)
0.8 in
April
49°F (9°C)
0.5 in
May
58°F (14°C)
0.4 in
June
68°F (20°C)
0.3 in
Driest
July
76°F (24°C)
1.3 in
Warmest
August
72°F (22°C)
1.6 in
Wettest
September
65°F (18°C)
1.1 in
October
54°F (12°C)
1.2 in
November
41°F (5°C)
0.8 in
December
33°F (1°C)
0.8 in
Coldest
Klagetoh has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.3").