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Weather & Climate in Paulden, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paulden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°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 4,362 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,362 ft (1,330 m) |
| Area | 57.1 sq mi (147.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8897°N, 112.4937°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Yavapai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 17 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
95 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 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2005 | 40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona | M5.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | Arizona | M4.0 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona | M4.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.8 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona | M3.8 | 16 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 4 km SW of Valle, Arizona | M3.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.7 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 18 km SE of Valle, Arizona | M3.7 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.6 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 1993 | 4 km S of Valle, Arizona | M3.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1993 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.6 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 1993 | 14 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.5 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.5 | 3 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona | M3.5 | 30 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
48 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 10, 1972 | EF3 | 16 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 2011 | EF2 | 87 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 53 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 58 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 57 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 58 km | 34.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1993 | EF2 | 19 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2022 | EF1 | 58 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 2006 | EF1 | 64 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | EF1 | 18 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1980 | EF1 | 59 km | 26.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 2, 1959 | EF1 | 33 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2023 | EF0 | 17 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2023 | EF0 | 32 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2022 | EF0 | 29 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2021 | EF0 | 18 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2021 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2018 | EF0 | 96 km | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 27, 2014 | EF0 | 48 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF0 | 76 km | 17.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 90 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 175 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 | 91 km |
| 2021 | RAFAEL | 75,741 | 47 km |
| 2021 | BACKBONE | 41,168 | 94 km |
| 2017 | BROOKLYN | 39,780 | 91 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 38,814 | 57 km |
| 2023 | PILOT | 29,883 | 75 km |
| 2017 | GOODWIN | 28,192 | 59 km |
| 2022 | PIPELINE | 26,437 | 100 km |
| 2024 | SKELETON | 22,753 | 91 km |
| 2014 | SLIDE | 22,698 | 64 km |
| 2005 | SH RANCH COMPLEX | 22,636 | 53 km |
| 2017 | BOUNDARY | 17,814 | 84 km |
| 1996 | HOCKDERFFER | 17,755 | 95 km |
| 2019 | SHERIDAN | 17,411 | 39 km |
| 2021 | TIGER | 16,380 | 85 km |
| 2012 | GLADIATOR | 16,096 | 71 km |
| 2000 | PUMPKIN | 16,086 | 82 km |
| 2009 | WILDHORSE COMPLEX | 14,007 | 85 km |
| 2010 | SCHULTZ | 13,957 | 95 km |
| 2021 | SLATE | 11,540 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in |
Paulden has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.4").