Weather & Climate in Lake Montezuma, AZ

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

Lake Montezuma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°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 13.2 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 3,461 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	61.6°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,461 ft (1,055 m)
Area	12.0 sq mi (31.1 km²)
Population Density	400/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6369°N, 111.8009°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Yavapai County County
Nearest Airport	Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.32"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

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

74 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	112 km	10 km
Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	77 km	5 km
Apr 25, 1993	3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona	M5.0	114 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	68 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	123 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	74 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	35 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	59 km	5 km
May 7, 1993	4 km SW of Valle, Arizona	M3.8	115 km	10 km
Mar 31, 1997	18 km SE of Valle, Arizona	M3.7	101 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	72 km	5 km
Apr 29, 1993	4 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.6	113 km	10 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	34 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	71 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	51 km	5 km
May 10, 2023	33 km SW of Cameron, Arizona	M3.4	113 km	7 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	65 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	19 km SSE of Valle, Arizona	M3.3	99 km	5 km
Apr 1, 1994	22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.3	89 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2021	4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona	M3.3	63 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

55 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 10, 1972	EF3	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 14, 2011	EF2	78 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	39 km	34.1 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	41 km	32.0 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	39 km	2.8 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	40 km	18.6 mi	0
May 16, 1993	EF2	63 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 24, 1992	EF2	92 km	5.5 mi	0
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	65 km	2.4 mi	0
Oct 3, 2022	EF1	89 km	0.7 mi	0
Jul 10, 2021	EF1	44 km	1.3 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF1	50 km	14.1 mi	0
Oct 14, 2006	EF1	48 km	9.3 mi	0
Sep 13, 1996	EF1	60 km	4.0 mi	0
Nov 2, 1959	EF1	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 2023	EF0	60 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 2023	EF0	53 km	5.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2022	EF0	43 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 2022	EF0	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 11, 2021	EF0	60 km	0.7 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (80 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	80 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAVE CREEK COMPLEX (246,143 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	CAVE CREEK COMPLEX	246,143	44 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	65 km
2021	RAFAEL	75,741	50 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	30 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	55 km
1998	UNNAMED	38,814	86 km
2016	JACK	35,926	44 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	54 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	99 km
2022	PIPELINE	26,437	83 km
1990	DUDE	25,080	64 km
2015	CAMILLO	24,654	48 km
2024	SKELETON	22,753	56 km
2014	SLIDE	22,698	41 km
1995	BASIN	21,533	78 km
2017	BOUNDARY	17,814	88 km
1996	HOCKDERFFER	17,755	89 km
2012	SUNFLOWER	17,687	81 km
2022	TUNNEL	17,659	87 km
2004	JACKET	17,453	65 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	47°F (8°C)	1.7 in
March	51°F (11°C)	1.9 in
April	58°F (14°C)	0.9 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.5 in
June	75°F (24°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	82°F (28°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
September	74°F (24°C)	1.8 in
October	64°F (18°C)	1.4 in
November	51°F (11°C)	1.5 in
December	44°F (6°C)	1.6 in

Lake Montezuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.3").

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