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Weather & Climate in Nutrioso, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nutrioso experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 328 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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 44.8 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 7,693 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,693 ft (2,345 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,707/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9513°N, 109.2062°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Greenlee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively 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: M3.6.
| Jul 11, 2014 | 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2010 | 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona | M3.6 | 76 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2010 | 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona | M3.6 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.6 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.5 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2009 | 29 km W of Alamo, New Mexico | M3.4 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 6 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.3 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.3 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 3 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.3 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 40 km SSE of Datil, New Mexico | M3.2 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2014 | 9 km SW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.2 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 8 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.2 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona | M3.2 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2019 | 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona | M3.1 | 86 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2010 | 25 km NNE of Clifton, Arizona | M3.0 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Apr 12, 2016 | 7 km SW of Franklin, Arizona | M3.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona | M3.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 7 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona | M2.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
5 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF0.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 3, 2008 | EF0 | 20 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 2006 | EF0 | 13 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2005 | EF0 | 68 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2005 | EF0 | 63 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1979 | EF0 | 49 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 48 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 146 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 | 18 km |
| 2012 | WHITEWATER-BALDY | 306,923 | 91 km |
| 2014 | SKUNK | 73,774 | 96 km |
| 2018 | BUZZARD | 50,934 | 70 km |
| 2016 | CEDAR | 44,163 | 87 km |
| 2002 | MIDDLE | 37,096 | 92 km |
| 2006 | BEAR | 34,703 | 83 km |
| 2020 | COW CANYON | 33,536 | 46 km |
| 2018 | RATTLESNAKE | 27,383 | 42 km |
| 2023 | DIVIDE | 26,614 | 87 km |
| 2003 | KINISHBA | 26,205 | 77 km |
| 2020 | CUB | 24,489 | 97 km |
| 2021 | BEAR | 24,459 | 55 km |
| 2020 | BRINGHAM | 23,134 | 57 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 19,686 | 52 km |
| 1995 | RHETT | 19,337 | 47 km |
| 1997 | LILLY | 18,507 | 97 km |
| 2004 | KP | 16,328 | 43 km |
| 2013 | CREEK | 16,120 | 85 km |
| 2005 | FORK WFU | 15,919 | 71 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Nutrioso has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 29°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (0.7").