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Weather & Climate in Mohave Valley, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mohave Valley has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 99°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 4.3 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 471 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
99°F Jul (37°C)
| Annual Average | 76.2°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 99°F (37°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 471 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 14.0 sq mi (36.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9024°N, 114.5714°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Mohave County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laughlin/Bullhead International (IFP) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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
116 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Aug 26, 2012 | 41 km E of Twentynine Palms, California | M3.9 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Jan 14, 2018 | 13km NE of Ludlow, CA | M3.7 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Oct 22, 1996 | 20 km SE of Boulder City, Nevada | M3.7 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 3 km SW of Boulder City, Nevada | M3.6 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 1994 | 9 km NNW of Meadview, Arizona | M3.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2000 | 6km E of Ludlow, CA | M3.5 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Oct 11, 2011 | 12km E of Ludlow, CA | M3.4 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Jan 31, 1996 | 15 km ESE of Boulder City, Nevada | M3.4 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 1992 | 20 km ESE of Peach Springs, Arizona | M3.4 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 2016 | 12km E of Ludlow, CA | M3.3 | 135 km | 3 km |
| Apr 25, 2014 | 39km NW of Desert Center, CA | M3.3 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Oct 9, 2009 | 25 km ENE of Boulder City, Nevada | M3.3 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Jun 2, 2016 | 11km E of Ludlow, CA | M3.2 | 135 km | 3 km |
| Jan 5, 2008 | 20km SE of Kingman, AZ | M3.2 | 65 km | 6 km |
| Feb 21, 2000 | 20km W of Amboy, CA | M3.2 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Jul 1, 1992 | 8km NE of Ludlow, CA | M3.2 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Jul 14, 2005 | 9km ESE of Ludlow, CA | M3.1 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Jul 14, 2005 | 9km E of Ludlow, CA | M3.1 | 138 km | 3 km |
| Jan 17, 2015 | 40 km N of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.1 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 56km NE of Kingman, Arizona | M3.0 | 113 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
16 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 4 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 21, 2001 | EF1 | 4 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF1 | 30 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1983 | EF1 | 87 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1979 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1972 | EF1 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1972 | EF1 | 14 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2020 | EF0 | 74 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 2016 | EF0 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2010 | EF0 | 64 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1998 | EF0 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 1997 | EF0 | 34 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 38 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 47 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 68 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1995 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1972 | EF0 | 75 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: YORK (94,736 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | YORK | 94,736 | 73 km |
| 2005 | HACKBERRY COMPLEX | 69,967 | 71 km |
| 1994 | COYOTE | 24,951 | 75 km |
| 2005 | PERKINS COMPLEX | 18,064 | 78 km |
| 2005 | TWIN MILLS | 12,244 | 56 km |
| 2006 | BLACK MOUNTAIN COMPLEX | 8,974 | 52 km |
| 1994 | FORT PIUTE | 6,350 | 57 km |
| 1994 | COYOTE | 6,154 | 94 km |
| 2015 | WILLOW | 6,084 | 8 km |
| 2013 | DEAN PEAK | 5,846 | 70 km |
| 1995 | STOVE | 5,770 | 75 km |
| 2022 | LOST LAKE | 5,455 | 99 km |
| 1994 | WARM | 5,100 | 26 km |
| 1995 | ICEHOUSE | 4,570 | 6 km |
| 2006 | SECRET | 4,537 | 33 km |
| 1994 | LIBERTY | 4,222 | 89 km |
| 2000 | DELUGE | 3,972 | 68 km |
| 2002 | VOCK CYN | 3,668 | 70 km |
| 1993 | JUNCTION | 3,297 | 58 km |
| 1998 | SOUTH DIKE | 3,148 | 13 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 99°F (37°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Mohave Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 52°F in December to 99°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").