Weather & Climate in North Fork, AZ

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

North Fork experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 70.3 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 6,772 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	49.2°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,772 ft (2,064 m)
Area	61.6 sq mi (159.6 km²)
Population Density	24/sq mi
Coordinates	34.0106°N, 109.9595°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Show Low Regional (SOW) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 70.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.50"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

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

36 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	121 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	133 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	112 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	123 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	104 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	123 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	105 km	5 km
Oct 8, 2012	32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.6	97 km	5 km
Oct 29, 2012	35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.5	94 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	122 km	5 km
Feb 16, 2013	34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.3	94 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	121 km	5 km
Jan 8, 2012	28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M3.2	128 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	58 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2019	22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona	M3.1	92 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	123 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2022	4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.0	49 km	10 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	103 km	11 km
May 25, 2010	25 km NNE of Clifton, Arizona	M3.0	109 km	5 km
Sep 9, 2014	6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.9	113 km	3 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.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 17, 1962	EF1	73 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 2024	EF0	51 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 1, 2011	EF0	97 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 24, 2011	EF0	58 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 3, 2008	EF0	56 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 30, 2006	EF0	79 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 16, 2005	EF0	61 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 16, 2005	EF0	77 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF0	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 4, 2004	EF0	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2003	EF0	75 km	—	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	56 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	56 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 14, 1979	EF0	32 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 27, 1974	EF0	100 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF0	94 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (107 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	107 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WALLOW (563,664 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	WALLOW	563,664	69 km
2002	RODEO	461,774	53 km
2001	UNNAMED	151,684	82 km
2014	SKUNK	73,774	63 km
2020	GRIFFIN	61,455	83 km
2016	CEDAR	44,163	18 km
2015	WHITETAIL	33,592	56 km
2020	COW CANYON	33,536	95 km
2017	HILLTOP	32,983	50 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	91 km
2020	VALLEY	29,331	74 km
2020	BLUE RIVER	29,314	67 km
2018	RATTLESNAKE	27,383	64 km
2020	BLUE RIVER 2	26,885	63 km
2003	KINISHBA	26,205	14 km
2021	BEAR	24,459	80 km
2020	BRINGHAM	23,134	89 km
2020	CASSADORE SPRINGS	21,534	65 km
1996	UNNAMED	19,686	50 km
1995	RHETT	19,337	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	35°F (2°C)	1.8 in
March	39°F (4°C)	2.3 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.0 in
May	53°F (12°C)	0.7 in
June	62°F (17°C)	0.6 in	Driest
July	67°F (20°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
September	60°F (16°C)	2.3 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
November	40°F (5°C)	1.9 in
December	34°F (1°C)	2.4 in

North Fork has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.6").

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