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Weather & Climate in Moenkopi, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moenkopi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°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 6.3 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 4,785 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,785 ft (1,458 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 681/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1125°N, 111.2212°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Coconino County County |
| Nearest Airport | Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW) 80 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
108 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 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | Arizona | M4.0 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona | M3.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 4 km SW of Valle, Arizona | M3.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 18 km SE of Valle, Arizona | M3.7 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.7 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 103 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 1993 | 34 km ENE of Kanab, Utah | M3.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 1993 | 4 km S of Valle, Arizona | M3.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1993 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.6 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 18 km NNE of Supai, Arizona | M3.5 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 27 km NNE of Supai, Arizona | M3.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 1993 | 14 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.5 | 98 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2023 | 33 km SW of Cameron, Arizona | M3.4 | 65 km | 7 km |
| Oct 18, 1998 | 14 km SE of Moenkopi, Arizona | M3.4 | 15 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 6 km SE of Moenkopi, Arizona | M3.4 | 7 km | 12 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 10 km W of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah | M3.4 | 126 km | 0 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 38 km E of Fredonia, Arizona | M3.4 | 122 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
24 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF3 | 28 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 2011 | EF2 | 97 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 1992 | EF2 | 81 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1958 | EF1 | 80 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | EF0 | 7 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2024 | EF0 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2023 | EF0 | 18 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2021 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2021 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2019 | EF0 | 14 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2009 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2009 | EF0 | 98 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2006 | EF0 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2005 | EF0 | 63 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2005 | EF0 | 31 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2005 | EF0 | 29 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF0 | 66 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1998 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1997 | EF0 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1996 | EF0 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 95 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PIPELINE (26,437 acres, 2022).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2022 | PIPELINE | 26,437 | 89 km |
| 2017 | BOUNDARY | 17,814 | 95 km |
| 1996 | HOCKDERFFER | 17,755 | 87 km |
| 2022 | TUNNEL | 17,659 | 86 km |
| 2003 | POPLAR | 16,914 | 91 km |
| 2000 | PUMPKIN | 16,086 | 96 km |
| 2016 | FULLER | 15,275 | 71 km |
| 2000 | OUTLET | 14,336 | 73 km |
| 2009 | WILDHORSE COMPLEX | 14,007 | 94 km |
| 2010 | SCHULTZ | 13,957 | 94 km |
| 2021 | SLATE | 11,540 | 84 km |
| 2018 | OBI | 11,285 | 68 km |
| 2023 | RIDGE | 9,945 | 77 km |
| 1996 | HORSESHOE | 9,310 | 86 km |
| 2014 | HAMMER | 9,001 | 69 km |
| 2019 | MAROON | 8,605 | 90 km |
| 2017 | ROOST FAWN SPRING TIPOVER E FY18 RX | 8,351 | 90 km |
| 2005 | DRAGON COMPLEX WFU | 8,127 | 81 km |
| 2005 | MUDERSBACH WFU | 7,928 | 70 km |
| 2014 | GALAHAD | 6,218 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Moenkopi has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.2").