Weather & Climate in Spring Valley, AZ

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

Spring Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 3,941 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.0°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,941 ft (1,201 m)
Area	10.6 sq mi (27.4 km²)
Population Density	1,578/sq mi
Coordinates	34.3452°N, 112.1592°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Yavapai County County
Nearest Airport	Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.3"

60% below US avg

Snowfall 1.2"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.76"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

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

67 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	141 km	10 km
Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	116 km	5 km
Apr 25, 1993	3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona	M5.0	142 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	109 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	55 km	5 km
May 7, 1993	4 km SW of Valle, Arizona	M3.8	142 km	10 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	114 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	52 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	18 km SE of Valle, Arizona	M3.7	133 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	112 km	5 km
Apr 29, 1993	4 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.6	141 km	10 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	55 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	67 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	38 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	101 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2021	4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona	M3.3	105 km	5 km
Apr 29, 1993	7 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.3	138 km	10 km
Apr 1, 1994	22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.3	83 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	19 km SSE of Valle, Arizona	M3.3	129 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	113 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

68 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 16 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 10, 1972	EF3	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	77 km	32.0 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	76 km	34.1 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	74 km	18.6 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	75 km	2.8 mi	0
May 16, 1993	EF2	51 km	0.3 mi	0
Jan 17, 1993	EF2	84 km	2.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1972	EF2	98 km	13.5 mi	0
Oct 3, 1968	EF2	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	82 km	2.4 mi	0
Jul 10, 2021	EF1	82 km	1.3 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF1	81 km	14.1 mi	0
Oct 14, 2006	EF1	86 km	9.3 mi	0
Sep 13, 1996	EF1	50 km	4.0 mi	0
May 23, 1992	EF1	97 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 6, 1992	EF1	97 km	1.2 mi	0
Aug 9, 1984	EF1	80 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 8, 1983	EF1	96 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 5, 1981	EF1	77 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 25, 1977	EF1	95 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (120 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	120 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAVE CREEK COMPLEX (246,143 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	CAVE CREEK COMPLEX	246,143	28 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	94 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	66 km
2021	RAFAEL	75,741	80 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	93 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	46 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	23 km
1998	UNNAMED	38,814	49 km
2016	JACK	35,926	86 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	13 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	84 km
1990	DUDE	25,080	91 km
2015	CAMILLO	24,654	94 km
2024	SKELETON	22,753	23 km
2014	SLIDE	22,698	81 km
1995	RIO	22,666	81 km
2005	SH RANCH COMPLEX	22,636	83 km
1995	BASIN	21,533	69 km
2012	SUNFLOWER	17,687	76 km
2019	SHERIDAN	17,411	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	1.6 in
February	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in
March	51°F (10°C)	2.0 in
April	57°F (14°C)	0.8 in
May	65°F (18°C)	0.5 in
June	74°F (24°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	81°F (27°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
September	74°F (24°C)	1.9 in
October	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
November	53°F (11°C)	1.6 in
December	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Spring Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.3").

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