Weather & Climate in Peach Springs, AZ

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

Peach Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 4,868 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	53.4°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,868 ft (1,484 m)
Area	7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²)
Population Density	151/sq mi
Coordinates	35.5315°N, 113.4320°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Mohave County County
Nearest Airport	Laughlin/Bullhead International (IFP) 69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.3"

60% below US avg

Snowfall 21.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.93"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	87.3 / 100
Community Resilience	3.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

182 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	120 km	10 km
Apr 25, 1993	3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona	M5.0	117 km	10 km
Sep 19, 2022	45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona	M4.4	128 km	10 km
Jul 5, 1992	Arizona	M4.0	120 km	5 km
Apr 17, 2016	33 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada	M3.8	118 km	5 km
May 5, 2016	35 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada	M3.8	117 km	5 km
May 17, 2025	31 km SSE of Bunkerville, Nevada	M3.8	120 km	10 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	125 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2019	47 km SSE of Scenic, Arizona	M3.8	102 km	6 km
May 7, 1993	4 km SW of Valle, Arizona	M3.8	114 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	144 km	5 km
Mar 27, 2008	53 km SE of Scenic, Arizona	M3.7	105 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1992	20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	108 km	5 km
Oct 22, 1996	20 km SE of Boulder City, Nevada	M3.7	116 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	18 km SE of Valle, Arizona	M3.7	130 km	5 km
Apr 17, 1995	8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona	M3.7	119 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1992	12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	116 km	5 km
Apr 29, 1993	4 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.6	117 km	10 km
Jan 1, 1995	3 km SW of Boulder City, Nevada	M3.6	138 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2025	32 km S of Scenic, Arizona	M3.6	119 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	96 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 6, 1983	EF1	70 km	0.2 mi	0
May 1, 1980	EF1	55 km	26.5 mi	0
Mar 14, 1979	EF1	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 6, 1974	EF1	48 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 2020	EF0	52 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 27, 2016	EF0	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 18, 2010	EF0	61 km	1.2 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	57 km	2.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 13, 1995	EF0	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 11, 1995	EF0	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 21, 1990	EF0	85 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 6, 1976	EF0	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 8, 1972	EF0	50 km	2.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 1967	EF0	86 km	0.1 mi	0
May 11, 1958	EF0	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 14, 1952	EF0	90 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (98 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	98 km
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	160 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PILOT (29,883 acres, 2023).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2023	PILOT	29,883	68 km
1994	COYOTE	24,951	95 km
2005	TANK COMPLEX	24,268	94 km
2005	PERKINS COMPLEX	18,064	95 km
2019	SHERIDAN	17,411	99 km
2012	BLACK CANYON	17,083	42 km
2005	TWIN MILLS	12,244	88 km
2020	PILOT KNOB	11,067	83 km
1994	TOWERS-1	10,253	65 km
2011	NEW WATER	9,951	68 km
2021	SNAP POINT	9,311	83 km
2006	BLACK MOUNTAIN COMPLEX	8,974	91 km
1995	LOST	7,276	42 km
2013	BEAVER	6,751	62 km
2020	BLACK CANYON	6,363	41 km
1995	TOWERII	6,207	68 km
1994	COYOTE	6,154	75 km
2018	STUBBS	6,140	97 km
2013	DEAN PEAK	5,846	59 km
1995	STOVE	5,770	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	1.0 in
March	46°F (8°C)	1.3 in
April	53°F (11°C)	0.6 in
May	61°F (16°C)	0.4 in
June	70°F (21°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	73°F (23°C)	1.5 in
August	76°F (24°C)	1.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	69°F (21°C)	1.0 in
October	59°F (15°C)	0.7 in
November	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in
December	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in

Peach Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.3").

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