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Weather & Climate in LeChee, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
LeChee 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 4,577 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 | 4,577 ft (1,395 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8609°N, 111.4244°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Kane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar City Regional (CDC) 109 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
218 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 29, 2024 | 24 km S of Brian Head, Utah | M4.5 | 144 km | 20 km |
| Apr 12, 2012 | 16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah | M4.2 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Jul 4, 2015 | Utah | M4.1 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | Arizona | M4.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 22 km SE of Escalante, Utah | M4.0 | 86 km | 22 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah | M3.9 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Dec 21, 1991 | 16 km ENE of Alton, Utah | M3.9 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Mar 1, 2016 | 34 km N of Halls Crossing, Utah | M3.8 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | 179km ENE of Mesquite, Nevada | M3.7 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.7 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 1993 | 34 km ENE of Kanab, Utah | M3.6 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 8 km WNW of Hatch, Utah | M3.6 | 133 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 2010 | 31 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah | M3.6 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Feb 4, 1993 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.6 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 2005 | 11 km NW of Alton, Utah | M3.6 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 2024 | Springdale, Utah | M3.5 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Jun 21, 1993 | 14 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2005 | 5 km WSW of Fredonia, Arizona | M3.5 | 103 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
7 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 18, 2024 | EF0 | 86 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2023 | EF0 | 94 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2019 | EF0 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2005 | EF0 | 62 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1998 | EF0 | 49 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 31, 1992 | EF0 | 95 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1968 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Markagunt Plateau (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 136 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 161 km |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 170 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 | 71 km |
| 2006 | WARM | 58,255 | 72 km |
| 1996 | BRIDGER KNOLL | 35,478 | 96 km |
| 2019 | CASTLE | 19,271 | 85 km |
| 2003 | POPLAR | 16,914 | 92 km |
| 2019 | IKES | 16,479 | 99 km |
| 2016 | FULLER | 15,275 | 80 km |
| 2000 | OUTLET | 14,336 | 82 km |
| 2020 | PINE HOLLOW | 11,552 | 59 km |
| 2018 | OBI | 11,285 | 91 km |
| 2017 | ROOST FAWN SPRING TIPOVER E FY18 RX | 8,351 | 88 km |
| 2005 | DRAGON COMPLEX WFU | 8,127 | 95 km |
| 2023 | THREE LAKES | 6,941 | 73 km |
| 2014 | GALAHAD | 6,218 | 99 km |
| 2023 | GOLD HILL | 6,129 | 89 km |
| 2007 | SLIDE | 5,902 | 97 km |
| 2007 | ROOSEVELT WFU | 5,354 | 89 km |
| 2006 | NAVAJO MOUNTAIN 1 | 5,257 | 55 km |
| 2017 | ROOST FY18 SLOPES RX | 5,214 | 89 km |
| 1998 | NR COMPLEX | 5,067 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in |
LeChee has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 36°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.2").