Weather & Climate in Rye, AZ

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

Rye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 3,075 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	57.0°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,075 ft (937 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	43/sq mi
Coordinates	34.0978°N, 111.3543°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 18.5"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	86.7 / 100
Community Resilience	6.4 / 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

48 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	77 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	79 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	120 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	75 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	123 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	107 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	73 km	5 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	106 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	137 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	111 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	59 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2021	4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona	M3.3	122 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	72 km	5 km
Jan 8, 2012	28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M3.2	89 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	110 km	5 km
May 9, 2009	11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona	M3.1	74 km	5 km
May 5, 2015	6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona	M3.1	101 km	7 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	56 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2014	17 km SSE of Williams, Arizona	M3.0	131 km	10 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	39 km	11 km

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

Tornado History

59 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 61 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jan 17, 1993	EF2	73 km	2.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1972	EF2	92 km	13.5 mi	0
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	96 km	4.7 mi	0
Jul 4, 1968	EF2	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	19 km	2.4 mi	0
Jul 10, 2021	EF1	56 km	1.3 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF1	43 km	14.1 mi	0
Feb 13, 1995	EF1	89 km	0.5 mi	0
May 23, 1992	EF1	95 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 6, 1992	EF1	95 km	1.2 mi	0
Nov 18, 1986	EF1	78 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 9, 1984	EF1	86 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 16, 1983	EF1	97 km	0.3 mi	0
May 4, 1976	EF1	75 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 1972	EF1	77 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 10, 1972	EF1	90 km	1.8 mi	0
Oct 18, 1971	EF1	81 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 5, 1970	EF1	85 km	2.3 mi	0
Jul 20, 1968	EF1	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 19, 1967	EF1	91 km	0.3 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (142 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	142 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RODEO (461,774 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	RODEO	461,774	83 km
2005	CAVE CREEK COMPLEX	246,143	51 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	32 km
2019	WOODBURY	130,242	66 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	13 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	34 km
2020	GRIFFIN	61,455	92 km
1996	LONE	60,574	46 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	44 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	61 km
2016	JACK	35,926	68 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	47 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	92 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	41 km
1990	DUDE	25,080	36 km
2015	CAMILLO	24,654	84 km
2020	SAWTOOTH	23,174	79 km
2024	SKELETON	22,753	63 km
1995	RIO	22,666	59 km
2020	SALT	21,885	74 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in
March	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
April	54°F (12°C)	1.0 in
May	62°F (17°C)	0.6 in
June	71°F (22°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	76°F (24°C)	2.4 in
August	77°F (25°C)	3.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	72°F (22°C)	2.1 in
October	63°F (17°C)	1.7 in
November	51°F (11°C)	2.0 in
December	44°F (6°C)	2.4 in

Rye has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.3").

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