Weather & Climate in Miami, AZ

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

Miami enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 86°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 17.2 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 3,503 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	66.9°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	49°F (10°C)
July Average	86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,503 ft (1,068 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	1,613/sq mi
Coordinates	33.3951°N, 110.8724°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

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

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	147 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	147 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	145 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	134 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	133 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	143 km	5 km
May 9, 2009	11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona	M3.1	148 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	38 km	5 km
Sep 28, 2023	21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona	M3.1	135 km	12 km
Jun 18, 2022	4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.0	116 km	10 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	103 km	11 km
Sep 9, 2014	6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.9	32 km	3 km
Feb 8, 2005	41 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M2.9	147 km	5 km
Aug 30, 2014	8 km W of Rock House, Arizona	M2.9	31 km	3 km
Jul 4, 2021	28 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M2.8	139 km	5 km
Mar 12, 2004	24 km NW of Morenci, Arizona	M2.8	124 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2013	7 km WSW of Pinedale, Arizona	M2.8	111 km	5 km
Sep 26, 2010	3 km NNW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.8	42 km	5 km
Apr 21, 2005	36 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M2.8	149 km	5 km
Feb 25, 2022	1 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.6	37 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

48 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 61 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jan 17, 1993	EF2	99 km	2.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	97 km	4.7 mi	0
Jul 4, 1968	EF2	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 14, 1996	EF1	14 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 13, 1995	EF1	77 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 18, 1993	EF1	78 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1988	EF1	85 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 18, 1986	EF1	63 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 15, 1985	EF1	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 22, 1984	EF1	98 km	1.0 mi	0
May 4, 1976	EF1	80 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 23, 1974	EF1	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 23, 1974	EF1	78 km	4.7 mi	0
Oct 18, 1972	EF1	61 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 10, 1972	EF1	91 km	1.8 mi	0
Jun 21, 1972	EF1	96 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 1, 1971	EF1	85 km	32.4 mi	0
Sep 5, 1970	EF1	83 km	2.3 mi	0
Dec 19, 1967	EF1	88 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 9, 1966	EF1	7 km	0.1 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	65 km
2021	TELEGRAPH	187,248	16 km
2001	UNNAMED	151,684	89 km
2019	WOODBURY	130,242	31 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	98 km
2021	MESCAL	79,346	29 km
2014	SKUNK	73,774	77 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	66 km
2020	GRIFFIN	61,455	26 km
1996	LONE	60,574	53 km
2016	CEDAR	44,163	96 km
2021	PINNACLE	35,281	84 km
2015	WHITETAIL	33,592	62 km
2017	HILLTOP	32,983	60 km
2024	FREEMAN	32,950	70 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	52 km
2020	VALLEY	29,331	56 km
2020	BLUE RIVER	29,314	50 km
2020	BLUE RIVER 2	26,885	63 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	77 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (10°C)	2.2 in
February	47°F (9°C)	2.1 in
March	51°F (11°C)	2.3 in
April	58°F (14°C)	0.7 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.5 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	86°F (30°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
September	74°F (23°C)	1.8 in
October	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in
November	52°F (11°C)	1.7 in
December	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in	Coldest

Miami has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 45°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.3").

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