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Weather & Climate in Rio Verde, AZ

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

Rio Verde has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 92°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 10.2 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 1,617 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 92°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,617 ft (493 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density524/sq mi
Coordinates33.7266°N, 111.6758°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGila County County
Nearest AirportPhoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.2"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.93"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.7 / 100
Community Resilience6.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively 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

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Mar 2, 2005 40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona M5.1 128 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2005 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona M4.0 128 km 5 km
Jul 23, 2023 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona M3.8 134 km 5 km
Jan 28, 2005 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.8 126 km 5 km
Mar 18, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.8 129 km 5 km
Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 123 km 5 km
Jan 23, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.6 129 km 5 km
Oct 25, 2011 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona M3.5 149 km 5 km
Nov 13, 1991 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona M3.5 120 km 5 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 109 km 5 km
Jul 1, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.2 123 km 5 km
Jan 8, 2012 28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona M3.2 140 km 5 km
May 9, 2009 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona M3.1 69 km 5 km
May 5, 2015 6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona M3.1 137 km 7 km
Jun 25, 2010 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona M3.1 46 km 5 km
Jun 18, 2022 4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.0 141 km 10 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 89 km 11 km
Feb 8, 2005 41 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M2.9 127 km 5 km
Aug 30, 2014 8 km W of Rock House, Arizona M2.9 60 km 3 km
Sep 9, 2014 6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.9 56 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

85 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 69 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jan 17, 1993 EF2 24 km 2.1 mi 0
Jun 21, 1972 EF2 41 km 13.5 mi 0
Sep 14, 1971 EF2 63 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 46 km 4.7 mi 0
Oct 3, 1968 EF2 72 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 4, 1968 EF2 37 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 19, 2023 EF1 69 km 2.4 mi 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF1 91 km 14.1 mi 0
Jul 14, 1996 EF1 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 13, 1995 EF1 42 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 18, 1993 EF1 66 km 2.0 mi 0
May 23, 1992 EF1 46 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 6, 1992 EF1 46 km 1.2 mi 0
Nov 18, 1986 EF1 36 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 15, 1985 EF1 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 9, 1984 EF1 41 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 22, 1984 EF1 79 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 16, 1983 EF1 47 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF1 58 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 5, 1981 EF1 60 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 (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 1075 180 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 60 km
2020 BUSH 212,542 30 km
2021 TELEGRAPH 187,248 86 km
2019 WOODBURY 130,242 52 km
2004 WILLOW 118,494 46 km
2005 EDGE COMPLEX 69,291 27 km
2020 GRIFFIN 61,455 99 km
1996 LONE 60,574 34 km
2021 BACKBONE 41,168 74 km
2017 BROOKLYN 39,780 59 km
2016 JUNIPER 32,293 71 km
2017 GOODWIN 28,192 93 km
2024 SAND STONE 26,470 11 km
1990 DUDE 25,080 87 km
2020 SAWTOOTH 23,174 51 km
2024 SKELETON 22,753 59 km
1995 RIO 22,666 9 km
2020 SALT 21,885 73 km
1995 BASIN 21,533 28 km
2012 SUNFLOWER 17,687 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
February 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
June 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 92°F (33°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 87°F (31°C) 1.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Rio Verde has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 52°F in December to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.2").

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