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Weather & Climate in Sunwest, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sunwest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 86°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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,500 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,500 ft (457 m) |
| Area | 24.3 sq mi (62.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6510°N, 113.4091°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | La Paz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 82 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Aug 8, 2000 | 39 km S of Dateland, Arizona | M3.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona | M3.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 69km ESE of Fortuna Foothills, AZ | M3.2 | 137 km | 6 km |
| Jan 17, 2015 | 40 km N of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.1 | 145 km | 12 km |
| May 9, 2009 | 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona | M3.1 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2015 | 26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.0 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 17 km E of Yucca, Arizona | M2.9 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 19 km E of Yucca, Arizona | M2.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 120km ESE of Kingman, AZ | M2.7 | 128 km | 1 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 38km E of Parker, AZ | M2.6 | 75 km | 4 km |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 5 km NW of New River, Arizona | M2.6 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 39 km SSW of Bagdad, Arizona | M2.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
17 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 4, 1957 | EF3 | 91 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1968 | EF2 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2010 | EF1 | 61 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1983 | EF1 | 76 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1977 | EF1 | 93 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 1974 | EF1 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1972 | EF1 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 1, 1969 | EF1 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 1967 | EF1 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 1956 | EF1 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2018 | EF0 | 72 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2015 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2008 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Feb 8, 1994 | EF0 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 1982 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 4, 1972 | EF0 | 67 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 29, 1957 | EF0 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KING VALLEY (32,964 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | KING VALLEY | 32,964 | 82 km |
| 1999 | HARCUVAR | 16,305 | 48 km |
| 2020 | CONSTELLATION | 11,245 | 90 km |
| 2005 | J. CANYON | 10,361 | 95 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 8,527 | 94 km |
| 2013 | YARNELL HILL | 7,947 | 88 km |
| 2005 | THEBA | 6,351 | 97 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,046 | 80 km |
| 2004 | CITRUS | 5,915 | 90 km |
| 2005 | BOBBY | 5,766 | 55 km |
| 2005 | BIGHORN | 5,699 | 13 km |
| 1993 | HAQUAHALA | 4,849 | 24 km |
| 2016 | TENDERFOOT | 4,363 | 91 km |
| 2005 | BOSQUE | 3,381 | 100 km |
| 2005 | GUACAMOLE | 2,401 | 72 km |
| 2005 | EAGLE EYE | 2,303 | 18 km |
| 2005 | 2000 | 2,269 | 98 km |
| 2021 | GILA | 2,171 | 81 km |
| 2005 | AGRO | 2,078 | 34 km |
| 2020 | JACKRABBIT | 1,907 | 39 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in |
Sunwest has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 49°F in January to 92°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.1").