Weather & Climate in Moccasin, AZ

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

Moccasin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°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 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 5,062 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.1°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,062 ft (1,543 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	38/sq mi
Coordinates	36.9098°N, 112.7545°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Washington County County
Nearest Airport	St George Regional (SGU) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.4"

70% below US avg

Snowfall 5.8"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.61"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	20.8 / 100
Community Resilience	45.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

526 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	69 km	14 km
Apr 20, 1991	19 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.6	129 km	10 km
Jul 29, 2024	24 km S of Brian Head, Utah	M4.5	63 km	20 km
Jan 2, 1998	10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah	M4.4	149 km	12 km
Sep 19, 2022	45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona	M4.4	71 km	10 km
Jun 30, 2008	36 km SSE of Caliente, Nevada	M4.3	146 km	0 km
Jan 15, 2016	19 km WSW of Enterprise, Utah	M4.2	123 km	1 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	99 km	-3 km
Apr 12, 2012	16 km NNE of Bryce Canyon City, Utah	M4.2	116 km	15 km
Jun 29, 1992	12 km WNW of Cedar City, Utah	M4.2	97 km	7 km
Jan 28, 2014	37 km W of Veyo, Utah	M4.1	130 km	7 km
Jan 4, 2010	8 km S of Cedar City, Utah	M4.1	81 km	9 km
Oct 22, 1999	20 km SE of Minersville, Utah	M4.1	132 km	6 km
Jul 4, 2015	Utah	M4.1	107 km	3 km
Sep 6, 1994	12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah	M4.0	134 km	6 km
Jan 29, 2014	37 km W of Veyo, Utah	M4.0	129 km	7 km
Jul 5, 1992	Arizona	M4.0	114 km	5 km
Jan 26, 1991	22 km SE of Escalante, Utah	M4.0	144 km	22 km
Jan 30, 1998	19 km NNW of Panguitch, Utah	M4.0	121 km	7 km
Aug 18, 2007	35 km WSW of Minersville, Utah	M3.9	135 km	7 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: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 27, 1983	EF1	20 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 12, 1976	EF1	21 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 24, 2011	EF0	43 km	1.1 mi	0
May 14, 1998	EF0	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 26, 1994	EF0	77 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 31, 1992	EF0	64 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 14, 1953	EF0	79 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (68 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	68 km
Markagunt Plateau	Volcanic field	2,840 m (9,318 ft)	1050	75 km
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	199 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BRIANHEAD (74,276 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	BRIANHEAD	74,276	98 km
2020	MANGUM	71,634	52 km
2006	WARM	58,255	61 km
2006	JARVIS	49,636	94 km
2005	TWEEDY POINT	36,126	93 km
1996	BRIDGER KNOLL	35,478	51 km
2012	HOBBLE COMPLEX	35,205	87 km
2003	APEX	31,000	98 km
2007	BLACK ROCK GULCH	21,639	88 km
1999	JUMPSPRING	19,621	91 km
1996	JUMP	19,411	37 km
2019	CASTLE	19,271	60 km
2006	KOLOB	17,036	48 km
2003	POPLAR	16,914	83 km
2019	IKES	16,479	75 km
2016	FULLER	15,275	98 km
2000	OUTLET	14,336	97 km
1995	CEDAR POCKET	13,397	89 km
2005	BLUE SPRING	13,285	69 km
2009	MILL FLAT	12,708	82 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	1.4 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.5 in
March	44°F (7°C)	1.6 in	Wettest
April	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.7 in
June	69°F (20°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	78°F (25°C)	1.2 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.6 in
September	66°F (19°C)	1.1 in
October	55°F (13°C)	1.1 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.3 in
December	35°F (2°C)	1.0 in	Coldest

Moccasin has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.4").

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