Weather & Climate in Parker, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Parker has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47. 62% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 734 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 734 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 22.0 sq mi (57.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0340°N, 114.2281°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | La Paz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laughlin/Bullhead International (IFP) 80 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
29 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 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 29km WNW of Desert Center, CA | M3.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2010 | 20km NW of Desert Center, CA | M3.5 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Nov 4, 1993 | 27km WNW of Desert Center, California | M3.4 | 134 km | -1 km |
| Apr 25, 2014 | 39km NW of Desert Center, CA | M3.3 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Jan 5, 2008 | 20km SE of Kingman, AZ | M3.2 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Jan 17, 2015 | 40 km N of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.1 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Mar 4, 2015 | 26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.0 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 2003 | 44 km SE of Valentine, Arizona | M3.0 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 26 km WNW of Desert Center, CA | M3.0 | 134 km | -1 km |
| Aug 4, 2014 | 24 km SSE of Valentine, Arizona | M2.9 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 17 km E of Yucca, Arizona | M2.9 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 19 km E of Yucca, Arizona | M2.9 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 1991 | 38km NW of Desert Center, CA | M2.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 20km NW of Desert Center, CA | M2.7 | 123 km | 2 km |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 120km ESE of Kingman, AZ | M2.7 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Aug 4, 2014 | 22 km SSE of Valentine, Arizona | M2.7 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Feb 29, 1992 | 26km E of Twentynine Palms, CA | M2.7 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Apr 12, 2023 | 35km NW of Desert Center, CA | M2.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 38km E of Parker, AZ | M2.6 | 36 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
7 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 16, 1973 | EF3 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1983 | EF1 | 41 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1979 | EF1 | 93 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1972 | EF1 | 25 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2018 | EF0 | 36 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2010 | EF0 | 75 km | 14.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 1997 | EF0 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HARCUVAR (16,305 acres, 1999).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1999 | HARCUVAR | 16,305 | 79 km |
| 2015 | WILLOW | 6,084 | 94 km |
| 1995 | STOVE | 5,770 | 95 km |
| 2005 | BIGHORN | 5,699 | 99 km |
| 2022 | LOST LAKE | 5,455 | 23 km |
| 1993 | HAQUAHALA | 4,849 | 88 km |
| 2006 | CIBOLA | 4,703 | 91 km |
| 2011 | THREE SLASHES | 4,581 | 95 km |
| 1995 | ICEHOUSE | 4,570 | 95 km |
| 2000 | DELUGE | 3,972 | 93 km |
| 2005 | BOSQUE | 3,381 | 46 km |
| 1998 | SOUTH DIKE | 3,148 | 89 km |
| 1995 | LOST LAKE | 2,846 | 22 km |
| 1999 | ARRASTRA | 2,556 | 61 km |
| 1992 | WALTERS | 2,170 | 96 km |
| 1994 | MCKENZIE | 2,082 | 99 km |
| 2005 | AGRO | 2,078 | 90 km |
| 1994 | BLACK MESA | 1,657 | 55 km |
| 2006 | RXBURNING06 | 1,573 | 89 km |
| 2016 | TOPOCK | 1,422 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Parker has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 54°F in December to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").