Weather & Climate in Mountainaire, AZ

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

Mountainaire experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 326 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 90.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 6,946 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	46.8°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,946 ft (2,117 m)
Area	10.2 sq mi (26.4 km²)
Population Density	94/sq mi
Coordinates	35.0938°N, 111.6452°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Coconino County County
Nearest Airport	Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW) 52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"

46% below US avg

Snowfall 90.1"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.91"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

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

93 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	71 km	10 km
Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	75 km	5 km
Apr 25, 1993	3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona	M5.0	75 km	10 km
Jul 5, 1992	Arizona	M4.0	112 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	63 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	107 km	5 km
May 7, 1993	4 km SW of Valle, Arizona	M3.8	76 km	10 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	81 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	50 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	73 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1992	12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	116 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	18 km SE of Valle, Arizona	M3.7	58 km	5 km
Apr 17, 1995	8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona	M3.7	110 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1992	20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	116 km	5 km
Feb 4, 1993	8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona	M3.6	110 km	5 km
Apr 29, 1993	4 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.6	74 km	10 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	49 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	73 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	83 km	5 km
Jun 21, 1993	14 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.5	115 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

58 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 10, 1972	EF3	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 14, 2011	EF2	27 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	29 km	18.6 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	25 km	2.8 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	24 km	32.0 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	24 km	34.1 mi	0
May 16, 1993	EF2	87 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 24, 1992	EF2	39 km	5.5 mi	0
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	100 km	2.4 mi	0
Oct 3, 2022	EF1	59 km	0.7 mi	0
Jul 10, 2021	EF1	62 km	1.3 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF1	75 km	14.1 mi	0
Oct 14, 2006	EF1	17 km	9.3 mi	0
Sep 13, 1996	EF1	84 km	4.0 mi	0
Nov 2, 1959	EF1	88 km	0.1 mi	0
May 13, 2024	EF0	61 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 2023	EF0	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 2023	EF0	85 km	5.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2022	EF0	70 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 2022	EF0	35 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 (28 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	28 km
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	196 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAVE CREEK COMPLEX (246,143 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	CAVE CREEK COMPLEX	246,143	97 km
2021	RAFAEL	75,741	34 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	78 km
2016	JACK	35,926	52 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	99 km
2022	PIPELINE	26,437	31 km
1990	DUDE	25,080	90 km
2015	CAMILLO	24,654	39 km
2014	SLIDE	22,698	17 km
2017	BOUNDARY	17,814	41 km
1996	HOCKDERFFER	17,755	38 km
2022	TUNNEL	17,659	34 km
2004	JACKET	17,453	29 km
2019	COLDWATER	16,825	74 km
2000	PUMPKIN	16,086	40 km
2018	TINDER	16,083	74 km
2024	WEST	14,978	81 km
2017	SNAKE RIDGE	14,129	55 km
2009	WILDHORSE COMPLEX	14,007	48 km
2010	SCHULTZ	13,957	27 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	2.1 in
February	32°F (-0°C)	2.2 in
March	36°F (2°C)	2.4 in
April	42°F (6°C)	1.1 in
May	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
June	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	67°F (19°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
September	58°F (14°C)	1.9 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.5 in
November	37°F (3°C)	1.7 in
December	29°F (-1°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Mountainaire has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 29°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.4").

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