Weather & Climate in Prescott Valley, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prescott Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 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 47. 62% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 5,059 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,059 ft (1,542 m) |
| Area | 38.7 sq mi (100.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5979°N, 112.3185°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Yavapai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
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
74 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 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2005 | 40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona | M5.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona | M4.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona | M3.8 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.8 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.8 | 34 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 4 km SW of Valle, Arizona | M3.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 18 km SE of Valle, Arizona | M3.7 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.6 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.6 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 1993 | 4 km S of Valle, Arizona | M3.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.5 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona | M3.5 | 6 km | 5 km |
| Apr 7, 1992 | 20 km ESE of Peach Springs, Arizona | M3.4 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 30 km ENE of Peach Springs, Arizona | M3.4 | 135 km | 9 km |
| May 10, 2023 | 33 km SW of Cameron, Arizona | M3.4 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Jul 1, 2005 | 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.4 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 1993 | 7 km S of Valle, Arizona | M3.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 19 km SSE of Valle, Arizona | M3.3 | 104 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
52 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 10, 1972 | EF3 | 22 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 2011 | EF2 | 99 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 60 km | 34.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 56 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 59 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 60 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1993 | EF2 | 20 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2022 | EF1 | 85 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2021 | EF1 | 91 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF1 | 95 km | 14.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 2006 | EF1 | 69 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | EF1 | 19 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1980 | EF1 | 95 km | 26.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 1967 | EF1 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 2, 1959 | EF1 | 8 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2023 | EF0 | 20 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2023 | EF0 | 6 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2022 | EF0 | 15 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2021 | EF0 | 19 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2019 | EF0 | 83 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 102 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 | 57 km |
| 2004 | WILLOW | 118,494 | 93 km |
| 2021 | RAFAEL | 75,741 | 57 km |
| 2021 | BACKBONE | 41,168 | 64 km |
| 2017 | BROOKLYN | 39,780 | 55 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 38,814 | 41 km |
| 2016 | JACK | 35,926 | 92 km |
| 2023 | PILOT | 29,883 | 98 km |
| 2017 | GOODWIN | 28,192 | 24 km |
| 2015 | CAMILLO | 24,654 | 94 km |
| 2024 | SKELETON | 22,753 | 54 km |
| 2014 | SLIDE | 22,698 | 66 km |
| 2005 | SH RANCH COMPLEX | 22,636 | 62 km |
| 1995 | BASIN | 21,533 | 99 km |
| 2019 | SHERIDAN | 17,411 | 55 km |
| 2019 | COLDWATER | 16,825 | 91 km |
| 2021 | TIGER | 16,380 | 49 km |
| 2012 | GLADIATOR | 16,096 | 37 km |
| 2024 | WEST | 14,978 | 88 km |
| 2024 | WILDCAT | 14,176 | 98 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Prescott Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.4").