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Weather & Climate in Seligman, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Seligman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 5,256 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,256 ft (1,602 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3256°N, 112.8572°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Yavapai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very 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
115 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 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona | M5.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | Arizona | M4.0 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2019 | 47 km SSE of Scenic, Arizona | M3.8 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.8 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona | M3.8 | 74 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 4 km SW of Valle, Arizona | M3.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 18 km SE of Valle, Arizona | M3.7 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.7 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 53 km SE of Scenic, Arizona | M3.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 1993 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.6 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.6 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 1993 | 4 km S of Valle, Arizona | M3.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1994 | 9 km NNW of Meadview, Arizona | M3.6 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 1993 | 14 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.5 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.5 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 2016 | 59 km ESE of Scenic, Arizona | M3.5 | 142 km | 4 km |
| May 12, 1993 | 22 km NNE of Meadview, Arizona | M3.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
38 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 10 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 10, 1972 | EF3 | 73 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 96 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 97 km | 34.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 93 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF2 | 97 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1993 | EF2 | 76 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2022 | EF1 | 59 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 2006 | EF1 | 98 km | 9.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | EF1 | 76 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1980 | EF1 | 2 km | 26.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1979 | EF1 | 98 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1974 | EF1 | 95 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 2, 1959 | EF1 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2023 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2023 | EF0 | 90 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2022 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2021 | EF0 | 76 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2020 | EF0 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 2008 | EF0 | 72 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2003 | EF0 | 94 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 107 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 120 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 | 82 km |
| 2023 | PILOT | 29,883 | 61 km |
| 2005 | SH RANCH COMPLEX | 22,636 | 77 km |
| 2017 | BOUNDARY | 17,814 | 92 km |
| 2019 | SHERIDAN | 17,411 | 64 km |
| 2012 | BLACK CANYON | 17,083 | 97 km |
| 2000 | PUMPKIN | 16,086 | 92 km |
| 2009 | WILDHORSE COMPLEX | 14,007 | 89 km |
| 2021 | SLATE | 11,540 | 99 km |
| 2020 | PILOT KNOB | 11,067 | 69 km |
| 2014 | WILDFIRE-SITGREAVES FY14 | 10,381 | 77 km |
| 2023 | RIDGE | 9,945 | 97 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 9,858 | 70 km |
| 2008 | MARTEEN WFU | 9,735 | 77 km |
| 2009 | CROSS | 7,825 | 74 km |
| 2015 | SPRINGS | 7,411 | 69 km |
| 1995 | LOST | 7,276 | 97 km |
| 2018 | SUNFLOWER RX FY 19 | 6,950 | 75 km |
| 2013 | DOCE | 6,858 | 82 km |
| 2023 | ROCKY RX FY'24 | 6,728 | 74 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Seligman has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.4").