Weather & Climate in Meadview, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Meadview enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19 / among the cleanest air in the country. 99% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 3,343 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,343 ft (1,019 m) |
| Area | 31.0 sq mi (80.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9532°N, 114.0789°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Mohave County County |
| Nearest Airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 19.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 98.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
227 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 2, 1992 | 3 km SSE of Washington, Utah | M5.9 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona | M4.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2002 | 41 km SSE of Alamo, Nevada | M4.3 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 28 km ESE of Indian Springs, Nevada | M3.9 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 31 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada | M3.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 33 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada | M3.8 | 60 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 2016 | 35 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada | M3.8 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2019 | 47 km SSE of Scenic, Arizona | M3.8 | 54 km | 6 km |
| Oct 22, 1996 | 20 km SE of Boulder City, Nevada | M3.7 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 1998 | 0 km NW of Washington, Utah | M3.7 | 141 km | 3 km |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 53 km SE of Scenic, Arizona | M3.7 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1994 | 29 km SW of Apple Valley, Utah | M3.7 | 123 km | 9 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 3 km SW of Boulder City, Nevada | M3.6 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2010 | 36 km NNW of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada | M3.6 | 123 km | 3 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 31 km NNE of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada | M3.6 | 93 km | 13 km |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 32 km S of Scenic, Arizona | M3.6 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 1994 | 9 km NNW of Meadview, Arizona | M3.6 | 15 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2002 | 53 km SE of Scenic, Arizona | M3.5 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 28 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada | M3.5 | 64 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Meadview, Arizona | M3.5 | 28 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: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 30, 1992 | EF1 | 99 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1989 | EF1 | 82 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 17, 1989 | EF1 | 94 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1983 | EF1 | 39 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1974 | EF1 | 46 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2020 | EF0 | 84 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 2016 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 4, 2014 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2010 | EF0 | 84 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 11, 1998 | EF0 | 82 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 77 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1995 | EF0 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 1992 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 30, 1990 | EF0 | 61 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1984 | EF0 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1975 | EF0 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1972 | EF0 | 72 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 1971 | EF0 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 98 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COW (44,460 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | COW | 44,460 | 74 km |
| 2005 | FORK | 43,665 | 33 km |
| 2020 | BASIN | 38,588 | 70 km |
| 2005 | TWEEDY POINT | 36,126 | 78 km |
| 2012 | HOBBLE COMPLEX | 35,205 | 83 km |
| 2005 | MT BANGS COMPLEX | 29,605 | 84 km |
| 2005 | SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (TRAMP) | 27,560 | 47 km |
| 1994 | COYOTE | 24,951 | 56 km |
| 2005 | TANK COMPLEX | 24,268 | 49 km |
| 2007 | BLACK ROCK GULCH | 21,639 | 98 km |
| 1999 | JUMPSPRING | 19,621 | 82 km |
| 2005 | PERKINS COMPLEX | 18,064 | 54 km |
| 2012 | BLACK CANYON | 17,083 | 34 km |
| 2011 | HIDDEN | 17,050 | 72 km |
| 1986 | POCUM | 16,396 | 72 km |
| 2005 | TWIN MILLS | 12,244 | 70 km |
| 1994 | TOWERS-1 | 10,253 | 21 km |
| 2011 | NEW WATER | 9,951 | 16 km |
| 1995 | TASTEFULL | 9,473 | 75 km |
| 2021 | SNAP POINT | 9,311 | 37 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Meadview has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 45°F in December to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.2") and May the driest (0.1").