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. 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 46. 68% of days have good air quality. 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) |
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
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 68.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
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) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 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 21.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (0.4").