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Weather & Climate in Oak Creek Canyon, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oak Creek Canyon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 5,532 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,532 ft (1,686 m) |
| Area | 22.9 sq mi (59.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9489°N, 111.7504°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Yavapai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very 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
91 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 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2005 | 40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona | M5.1 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | Arizona | M4.0 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona | M4.0 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona | M3.9 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.8 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.8 | 34 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 4 km SW of Valle, Arizona | M3.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona | M3.8 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 18 km SE of Valle, Arizona | M3.7 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.7 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 1993 | 4 km S of Valle, Arizona | M3.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.6 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.6 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 1993 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.6 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.5 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 1993 | 14 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.5 | 125 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
62 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 10, 1972 | EF3 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 2011 | EF2 | 43 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 12 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 17 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 13 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 12 km | 34.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1993 | EF2 | 71 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 1992 | EF2 | 57 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 19, 2023 | EF1 | 89 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2022 | EF1 | 62 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2021 | EF1 | 55 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF1 | 67 km | 14.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 2006 | EF1 | 15 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | EF1 | 68 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 2, 1959 | EF1 | 71 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2024 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2023 | EF0 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2023 | EF0 | 68 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2022 | EF0 | 53 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2022 | EF0 | 50 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 45 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 | 79 km |
| 2004 | WILLOW | 118,494 | 96 km |
| 2021 | RAFAEL | 75,741 | 27 km |
| 2021 | BACKBONE | 41,168 | 62 km |
| 2017 | BROOKLYN | 39,780 | 90 km |
| 2016 | JACK | 35,926 | 47 km |
| 2017 | GOODWIN | 28,192 | 81 km |
| 2022 | PIPELINE | 26,437 | 49 km |
| 1990 | DUDE | 25,080 | 82 km |
| 2015 | CAMILLO | 24,654 | 39 km |
| 2024 | SKELETON | 22,753 | 91 km |
| 2014 | SLIDE | 22,698 | 8 km |
| 2017 | BOUNDARY | 17,814 | 54 km |
| 1996 | HOCKDERFFER | 17,755 | 54 km |
| 2022 | TUNNEL | 17,659 | 53 km |
| 2004 | JACKET | 17,453 | 41 km |
| 2019 | COLDWATER | 16,825 | 64 km |
| 2021 | TIGER | 16,380 | 98 km |
| 2012 | GLADIATOR | 16,096 | 93 km |
| 2000 | PUMPKIN | 16,086 | 53 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Oak Creek Canyon has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.4").