Weather & Climate in Peoria, AZ

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

Peoria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 99°F in July. The area gets 350 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,814 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 99°F Jul (37°C)

Annual Average	72.8°F
	35% above US avg
January Average	49°F (10°C)
July Average	99°F (37°C)
Sunny Days	350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,814 ft (553 m)
Area	178.0 sq mi (460.9 km²)
Population Density	1,100/sq mi
Coordinates	33.7862°N, 112.3080°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Maricopa County County
Nearest Airport	Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 0.3"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	27.1 / 100
Community Resilience	18.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	109 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	119 km	5 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	119 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	122 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	96 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	143 km	5 km
Apr 1, 1994	22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.3	133 km	5 km
May 9, 2009	11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona	M3.1	50 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	105 km	5 km
May 5, 2015	6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona	M3.1	141 km	7 km
Jun 17, 2014	17 km SSE of Williams, Arizona	M3.0	149 km	10 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	132 km	11 km
Mar 4, 2015	26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona	M3.0	112 km	5 km
Aug 30, 2014	8 km W of Rock House, Arizona	M2.9	119 km	3 km
Sep 9, 2014	6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.9	114 km	3 km
Jul 4, 2021	28 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M2.8	147 km	5 km
Sep 26, 2010	3 km NNW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.8	108 km	5 km
Mar 2, 2015	120km ESE of Kingman, AZ	M2.7	116 km	1 km
Jun 25, 2012	16 km NNW of Paulden, Arizona	M2.7	139 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2020	5 km NW of New River, Arizona	M2.6	23 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

82 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 63 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jan 17, 1993	EF2	42 km	2.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1972	EF2	45 km	13.5 mi	0
Sep 14, 1971	EF2	38 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	59 km	4.7 mi	0
Oct 3, 1968	EF2	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 4, 1968	EF2	67 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 29, 2010	EF1	64 km	1.4 mi	0
Feb 13, 1995	EF1	74 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 18, 1993	EF1	95 km	2.0 mi	0
May 23, 1992	EF1	41 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 6, 1992	EF1	41 km	1.2 mi	0
Nov 18, 1986	EF1	81 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 9, 1984	EF1	26 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 22, 1984	EF1	95 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 16, 1983	EF1	47 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 1983	EF1	35 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 5, 1981	EF1	13 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 25, 1977	EF1	31 km	1.0 mi	0
May 4, 1976	EF1	63 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 24, 1974	EF1	38 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 (183 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	183 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	65 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	87 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	83 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	84 km
1996	LONE	60,574	92 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	90 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	51 km
1998	UNNAMED	38,814	77 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	66 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	69 km
2024	SKELETON	22,753	49 km
1995	RIO	22,666	51 km
1995	BASIN	21,533	71 km
2012	SUNFLOWER	17,687	79 km
2021	TIGER	16,380	43 km
2012	GLADIATOR	16,096	54 km
2005	THREE FIRE COMPLEX (THREE)	15,849	96 km
2024	SIPHON	15,019	90 km
2024	WILDCAT	14,176	52 km
2020	SEARS	13,369	53 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (10°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	57°F (14°C)	1.2 in
March	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in	Wettest
April	68°F (20°C)	0.4 in
May	77°F (25°C)	0.2 in
June	87°F (30°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	99°F (37°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
August	90°F (32°C)	1.3 in
September	84°F (29°C)	0.9 in
October	73°F (23°C)	0.6 in
November	61°F (16°C)	0.9 in
December	53°F (12°C)	1.3 in

Peoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 49°F in January to 99°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.1").

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