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Weather & Climate in Shonto, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shonto experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°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 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.5 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 6,453 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,453 ft (1,967 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5870°N, 110.6625°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Kane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW) 108 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
81 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jan 26, 1991 | 22 km SE of Escalante, Utah | M4.0 | 134 km | 22 km |
| Mar 1, 2016 | 34 km N of Halls Crossing, Utah | M3.8 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Apr 22, 2017 | 4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah | M3.7 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 10 km NE of Bluff, Utah | M3.6 | 136 km | 12 km |
| May 27, 1993 | 34 km ENE of Kanab, Utah | M3.6 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 26 km SSE of Boulder Town, Utah | M3.5 | 135 km | 14 km |
| May 10, 2023 | 33 km SW of Cameron, Arizona | M3.4 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Oct 18, 1998 | 14 km SE of Moenkopi, Arizona | M3.4 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 6 km SE of Moenkopi, Arizona | M3.4 | 75 km | 12 km |
| Aug 2, 1991 | 59 km WNW of Blanding, Utah | M3.4 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 10 km W of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah | M3.4 | 55 km | 0 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 38 km E of Fredonia, Arizona | M3.4 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 20 km SW of Big Water, Utah | M3.3 | 112 km | 24 km |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 3 km SE of Navajo Mountain, Utah | M3.3 | 47 km | 3 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 9 km S of Moenkopi, Arizona | M3.2 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 20 km SW of Big Water, Utah | M3.1 | 112 km | 24 km |
| Jul 8, 2011 | 26 km N of Grand Canyon, Arizona | M3.1 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Apr 21, 2019 | 31 km NNW of Grand Canyon, Arizona | M3.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2023 | 31 km SW of Cameron, Arizona | M3.1 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 18 km SSW of Big Water, Utah | M3.1 | 107 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
12 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 6, 2010 | EF3 | 79 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | EF0 | 79 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2023 | EF0 | 91 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | EF0 | 78 km | 7.7 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2019 | EF0 | 86 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2015 | EF0 | 97 km | 28.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2010 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2005 | EF0 | 84 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2005 | EF0 | 77 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1996 | EF0 | 40 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1968 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 1957 | EF0 | 80 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NAVAJO MOUNTAIN 1 (5,257 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | NAVAJO MOUNTAIN 1 | 5,257 | 55 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Shonto has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.3").