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Weather & Climate in Snowflake, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Snowflake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°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 11.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 5,663 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,663 ft (1,726 m) |
| Area | 33.6 sq mi (87.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5215°N, 110.0912°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Navajo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
34 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 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona | M4.0 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jan 6, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona | M3.9 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.8 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.6 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2005 | 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.4 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico | M3.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona | M3.2 | 16 km | 5 km |
| Jan 8, 2012 | 28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona | M3.2 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2005 | 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M3.2 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona | M3.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2019 | 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona | M3.1 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona | M3.0 | 88 km | 11 km |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona | M3.0 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2014 | 8 km W of Rock House, Arizona | M2.9 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona | M2.9 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 41 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M2.9 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 28 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona | M2.8 | 91 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
26 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Oct 17, 1962 | EF1 | 49 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | EF0 | 16 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | EF0 | 45 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | EF0 | 53 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 2013 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2011 | EF0 | 39 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2011 | EF0 | 1 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2009 | EF0 | 67 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 2008 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2005 | EF0 | 83 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2005 | EF0 | 66 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2005 | EF0 | 45 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2005 | EF0 | 41 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2004 | EF0 | 59 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2004 | EF0 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2003 | EF0 | 48 km | — | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2003 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2001 | EF0 | 3 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2001 | EF0 | 3 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 29, 2001 | EF0 | 43 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 120 km |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 171 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 194 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 | 47 km |
| 2016 | CEDAR | 44,163 | 57 km |
| 2017 | HILLTOP | 32,983 | 97 km |
| 2003 | KINISHBA | 26,205 | 70 km |
| 2018 | TINDER | 16,083 | 94 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 12,844 | 80 km |
| 2009 | CHEVLON COMPLEX (WEIMER) | 12,001 | 63 km |
| 1993 | RX BURN | 11,997 | 99 km |
| 2012 | POCO | 10,652 | 79 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 10,457 | 72 km |
| 2010 | TURKEY | 10,168 | 75 km |
| 1999 | CHUCKBOX | 9,899 | 62 km |
| 2023 | VALENTINE | 9,692 | 80 km |
| 2012 | CANYON | 8,836 | 95 km |
| 2020 | MEDICINE | 8,508 | 95 km |
| 2007 | WILKINS | 8,127 | 87 km |
| 2002 | LITTLE | 7,704 | 79 km |
| 2021 | WYRICK | 7,452 | 49 km |
| 2014 | SAN JUAN | 7,350 | 56 km |
| 2000 | RIDGE | 7,169 | 59 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Snowflake has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.3").