Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sehili experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 7,109 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average
29°F (-2°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
318 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
7,109 ft (2,167 m)
Area
0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density
292/sq mi
Coordinates
36.2808°N, 109.1855°W
Timezone
America/Phoenix
County
San Juan County County
Nearest Airport
Four Corners Regional (FMN) 62 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Aug)1.81"
Driest Month (Jun)0.39"
Air Quality
AQI Median
45.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
88.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
91.5 / 100
Community Resilience
5.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively High
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Relatively Moderate
Avalanche
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.7.
Apr 22, 2017
4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah
M3.7
113 km
9 km
Jun 6, 2008
10 km NE of Bluff, Utah
M3.6
122 km
12 km
Jun 25, 1991
10 km W of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah
M3.4
134 km
0 km
Jul 4, 2021
24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico
M3.1
81 km
5 km
Jul 15, 1992
26 km NNW of Mexican Hat, Utah
M3.0
140 km
5 km
May 20, 1994
0 km SSE of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah
M3.0
126 km
-1 km
Sep 13, 1996
10 km NW of Kayenta, Arizona
M2.9
118 km
2 km
Sep 22, 1992
15 km NW of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah
M2.8
142 km
0 km
Jun 10, 2020
5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona
M2.8
10 km
14 km
Mar 8, 1994
15 km NW of Kayenta, Arizona
M2.8
123 km
-3 km
Jan 30, 2023
18 km WSW of Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico
M2.7
131 km
5 km
May 20, 1994
8 km NNW of Kayenta, Arizona
M2.7
115 km
-2 km
Sep 23, 1995
4 km E of Teec Nos Pos, Arizona
M2.7
73 km
8 km
Aug 26, 2024
8 km S of Rough Rock, Arizona
M2.6
63 km
5 km
May 20, 2024
11 km WNW of Ramah, New Mexico
M2.6
135 km
11 km
Mar 6, 2023
17 km ENE of Chilchinbito, Arizona
M2.6
71 km
13 km
Jul 16, 2022
11 km NW of Many Farms, Arizona
M2.5
49 km
5 km
Aug 25, 2024
13 km NNE of Round Rock, Arizona
M2.5
43 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
11 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF2.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
May 10, 1957
EF2
97 km
0.1 mi
0
Sep 13, 2022
EF0
86 km
7.7 mi
0
Mar 21, 2020
EF0
90 km
0.5 mi
0
Oct 20, 2015
EF0
88 km
6.9 mi
0
Sep 18, 2013
EF0
96 km
0.2 mi
0
Sep 10, 2013
EF0
74 km
0.2 mi
0
Oct 21, 2010
EF0
61 km
0.8 mi
0
Aug 3, 2010
EF0
39 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 9, 2003
EF0
100 km
1.0 mi
0
Oct 17, 1962
EF0
95 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 29, 1957
EF0
86 km
2.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km.
Closest: Zuni-Bandera (197 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Zuni-Bandera
Volcanic field
2,550 m (8,366 ft)
-1170
197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: WOOD SPRINGS 2 (13,208 acres, 2020).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2020
WOOD SPRINGS 2
13,208
44 km
2014
ASSAYII LAKE
13,176
41 km
1986
WESTTOE
5,397
97 km
2005
LITTLE WATER1
4,342
47 km
2002
CARRIZO 1
3,701
59 km
2005
HOOK LAKE
3,609
24 km
2009
SAWMILL ROAD RX
3,411
49 km
2004
TURKEY SPRING
3,017
20 km
2007
OAK RIDGE 3
2,959
86 km
2004
SANDSPRING
2,935
40 km
1987
AZTECTHREE
2,857
93 km
2010
FLUTED ROCK LAKE RX
2,630
40 km
2006
KINLICHEE CANYON 1
2,283
61 km
2005
KINLICHEE
1,949
62 km
2011
CATTAIL CANYON JACKPOT BURN
1,801
29 km
2006
KINLICHEE 2
1,738
67 km
2001
9400 FMZ
1,312
40 km
2005
OAK RIDGE
1,309
74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
29°F (-2°C)
1.1 in
Coldest
February
31°F (-1°C)
0.7 in
March
37°F (3°C)
1.0 in
April
44°F (7°C)
0.6 in
May
52°F (11°C)
0.5 in
June
62°F (17°C)
0.4 in
Driest
July
73°F (23°C)
1.7 in
Warmest
August
68°F (20°C)
1.8 in
Wettest
September
62°F (16°C)
1.3 in
October
51°F (10°C)
1.2 in
November
38°F (3°C)
1.1 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
1.2 in
Sehili has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.4").