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Weather & Climate in Phoenix, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Phoenix has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 100°F in July. The area gets 351 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 10.9 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 1,247 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
100°F Jul (38°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 100°F (38°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 518.0 sq mi (1,341.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5722°N, 112.0901°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Maricopa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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
20 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 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.8 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.6 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona | M3.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2005 | 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.4 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona | M3.1 | 83 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2009 | 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona | M3.1 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2015 | 26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.0 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona | M3.0 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona | M2.9 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Aug 30, 2014 | 8 km W of Rock House, Arizona | M2.9 | 98 km | 3 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 3 km NNW of Roosevelt, Arizona | M2.8 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 120km ESE of Kingman, AZ | M2.7 | 146 km | 1 km |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 5 km NW of New River, Arizona | M2.6 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 1 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona | M2.6 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 14 km N of Clarkdale, Arizona | M2.5 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Feb 15, 2022 | 6 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona | M2.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Roosevelt, Arizona | M2.5 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 39 km SSW of Bagdad, Arizona | M2.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
91 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 63 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jan 17, 1993 | EF2 | 18 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1972 | EF2 | 14 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 1971 | EF2 | 22 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1971 | EF2 | 28 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1968 | EF2 | 30 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1968 | EF2 | 37 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2010 | EF1 | 71 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 13, 1995 | EF1 | 44 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 18, 1993 | EF1 | 64 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1992 | EF1 | 10 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 6, 1992 | EF1 | 10 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 1986 | EF1 | 53 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1985 | EF1 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1984 | EF1 | 7 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1984 | EF1 | 65 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1983 | EF1 | 17 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1983 | EF1 | 17 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1981 | EF1 | 98 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1981 | EF1 | 91 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1981 | EF1 | 24 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
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 | 77 km |
| 2020 | BUSH | 212,542 | 72 km |
| 2019 | WOODBURY | 130,242 | 85 km |
| 2004 | WILLOW | 118,494 | 81 km |
| 2005 | EDGE COMPLEX | 69,291 | 68 km |
| 1996 | LONE | 60,574 | 73 km |
| 2021 | BACKBONE | 41,168 | 99 km |
| 2017 | BROOKLYN | 39,780 | 67 km |
| 2017 | GOODWIN | 28,192 | 92 km |
| 2024 | SAND STONE | 26,470 | 53 km |
| 2020 | SAWTOOTH | 23,174 | 76 km |
| 2024 | SKELETON | 22,753 | 67 km |
| 1995 | RIO | 22,666 | 33 km |
| 1995 | BASIN | 21,533 | 65 km |
| 2012 | SUNFLOWER | 17,687 | 71 km |
| 2021 | TIGER | 16,380 | 67 km |
| 2012 | GLADIATOR | 16,096 | 81 km |
| 2005 | THREE FIRE COMPLEX (THREE) | 15,849 | 78 km |
| 2024 | SIPHON | 15,019 | 63 km |
| 2024 | WILDCAT | 14,176 | 44 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 100°F (38°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in |
Phoenix has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 50°F in January to 100°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.1").