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Weather & Climate in Prescott, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prescott experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 5,289 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,289 ft (1,612 m) |
| Area | 49.2 sq mi (127.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 950/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5922°N, 112.4467°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Yavapai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 5 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
77 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 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2005 | 40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona | M5.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona | M4.0 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.8 | 42 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 4 km SW of Valle, Arizona | M3.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona | M3.8 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 18 km SE of Valle, Arizona | M3.7 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.6 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 1993 | 4 km S of Valle, Arizona | M3.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.6 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona | M3.5 | 10 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.5 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2005 | 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.4 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2023 | 33 km SW of Cameron, Arizona | M3.4 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Apr 7, 1992 | 20 km ESE of Peach Springs, Arizona | M3.4 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 30 km ENE of Peach Springs, Arizona | M3.4 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Apr 7, 2021 | 4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona | M3.3 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 1994 | 22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.3 | 45 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
46 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 10, 1972 | EF3 | 18 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 68 km | 34.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 68 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 64 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 69 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1993 | EF2 | 15 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2022 | EF1 | 88 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 2006 | EF1 | 77 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | EF1 | 15 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1980 | EF1 | 90 km | 26.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 1967 | EF1 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 2, 1959 | EF1 | 4 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2023 | EF0 | 16 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2023 | EF0 | 7 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2022 | EF0 | 22 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2021 | EF0 | 15 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2019 | EF0 | 87 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 27, 2014 | EF0 | 15 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF0 | 62 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF0 | 81 km | 17.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 109 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 |
| 2021 | RAFAEL | 75,741 | 64 km |
| 2021 | BACKBONE | 41,168 | 75 km |
| 2017 | BROOKLYN | 39,780 | 61 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 38,814 | 31 km |
| 2023 | PILOT | 29,883 | 88 km |
| 2017 | GOODWIN | 28,192 | 27 km |
| 2024 | SKELETON | 22,753 | 60 km |
| 2014 | SLIDE | 22,698 | 75 km |
| 2005 | SH RANCH COMPLEX | 22,636 | 50 km |
| 2019 | SHERIDAN | 17,411 | 45 km |
| 2021 | TIGER | 16,380 | 52 km |
| 2012 | GLADIATOR | 16,096 | 38 km |
| 2024 | WEST | 14,978 | 99 km |
| 2017 | SNAKE RIDGE | 14,129 | 92 km |
| 2020 | SEARS | 13,369 | 98 km |
| 2020 | CONSTELLATION | 11,245 | 62 km |
| 2020 | PILOT KNOB | 11,067 | 78 km |
| 2014 | WILDFIRE-SITGREAVES FY14 | 10,381 | 93 km |
| 2005 | J. CANYON | 10,361 | 49 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in |
Prescott has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.4").