Weather & Climate in Red Lake, AZ

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

Red Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 326 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 65.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 6,556 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	50.2°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,556 ft (1,998 m)
Area	30.0 sq mi (77.6 km²)
Population Density	59/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3615°N, 112.1721°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Coconino County County
Nearest Airport	Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 65.1"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.48"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	94.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	58.7 / 100
Community Resilience	46.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

108 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	28 km	10 km
Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	131 km	5 km
Apr 25, 1993	3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona	M5.0	29 km	10 km
Jul 5, 1992	Arizona	M4.0	69 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	120 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	59 km	5 km
May 7, 1993	4 km SW of Valle, Arizona	M3.8	29 km	10 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	129 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	71 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	18 km SE of Valle, Arizona	M3.7	25 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1992	20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	69 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1992	12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	71 km	5 km
Apr 17, 1995	8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona	M3.7	67 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	129 km	5 km
Apr 29, 1993	4 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.6	29 km	10 km
Feb 4, 1993	8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona	M3.6	67 km	5 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	59 km	5 km
Jun 21, 1993	14 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.5	70 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	82 km	5 km
Jul 7, 2013	27 km NNE of Supai, Arizona	M3.5	127 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

54 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 10, 1972	EF3	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 14, 2011	EF2	42 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	50 km	34.1 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	49 km	32.0 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	48 km	18.6 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	50 km	2.8 mi	0
May 16, 1993	EF2	77 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 24, 1992	EF2	59 km	5.5 mi	0
Oct 3, 2022	EF1	4 km	0.7 mi	0
Oct 14, 2006	EF1	45 km	9.3 mi	0
Sep 13, 1996	EF1	75 km	4.0 mi	0
May 1, 1980	EF1	64 km	26.5 mi	0
Nov 2, 1959	EF1	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 1958	EF1	71 km	0.5 mi	0
May 13, 2024	EF0	69 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 2023	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 2023	EF0	85 km	5.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2022	EF0	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 2022	EF0	85 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 11, 2021	EF0	75 km	0.7 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (45 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	45 km
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	142 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RAFAEL (75,741 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	RAFAEL	75,741	37 km
2022	PIPELINE	26,437	55 km
2015	CAMILLO	24,654	95 km
2014	SLIDE	22,698	52 km
2017	BOUNDARY	17,814	31 km
1996	HOCKDERFFER	17,755	44 km
2022	TUNNEL	17,659	60 km
2004	JACKET	17,453	83 km
2019	SHERIDAN	17,411	94 km
2000	PUMPKIN	16,086	29 km
2009	WILDHORSE COMPLEX	14,007	28 km
2010	SCHULTZ	13,957	52 km
2021	SLATE	11,540	39 km
2018	OBI	11,285	93 km
2014	WILDFIRE-SITGREAVES FY14	10,381	15 km
2023	RIDGE	9,945	58 km
2017	UNNAMED	9,858	9 km
2008	MARTEEN WFU	9,735	16 km
1996	HORSESHOE	9,310	41 km
2014	HAMMER	9,001	64 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	1.5 in
February	37°F (3°C)	1.7 in
March	41°F (5°C)	2.0 in
April	47°F (9°C)	0.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	0.7 in
June	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	69°F (20°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	2.5 in	Wettest
September	62°F (17°C)	1.5 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.4 in
November	42°F (5°C)	1.4 in
December	34°F (1°C)	1.3 in	Coldest

Red Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.4").

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