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Weather & Climate in Tonalea, AZ

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

Tonalea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°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 6.3 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 5,659 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,659 ft (1,725 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates36.3217°N, 110.9667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyCoconino County County
Nearest AirportWinslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW)
91 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.3"
84% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score94.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.7 / 100
Community Resilience46.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

97 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Apr 29, 1993 5 km SSE of Valle, Arizona M5.3 130 km 10 km
Apr 25, 1993 3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona M5.0 132 km 10 km
Jul 5, 1992 Arizona M4.0 119 km 5 km
May 7, 1993 4 km SW of Valle, Arizona M3.8 133 km 10 km
Mar 31, 1997 18 km SE of Valle, Arizona M3.7 127 km 5 km
Apr 17, 1995 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona M3.7 120 km 5 km
Mar 14, 1992 20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona M3.7 131 km 5 km
Mar 14, 1992 12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona M3.7 124 km 5 km
May 27, 1993 34 km ENE of Kanab, Utah M3.6 137 km 5 km
Apr 29, 1993 4 km S of Valle, Arizona M3.6 132 km 10 km
Feb 4, 1993 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona M3.6 120 km 5 km
Jun 21, 1993 14 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona M3.5 125 km 5 km
Jun 4, 2008 18 km NNE of Supai, Arizona M3.5 146 km 5 km
Jul 7, 2013 27 km NNE of Supai, Arizona M3.5 143 km 5 km
Oct 18, 1998 14 km SE of Moenkopi, Arizona M3.4 34 km 5 km
May 10, 2023 33 km SW of Cameron, Arizona M3.4 97 km 7 km
Mar 1, 2025 6 km SE of Moenkopi, Arizona M3.4 35 km 12 km
Jun 25, 1991 10 km W of Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah M3.4 94 km 0 km
Jun 23, 2011 38 km E of Fredonia, Arizona M3.4 123 km 3 km
Jul 8, 2003 20 km SW of Big Water, Utah M3.3 105 km 24 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Oct 6, 2010 EF3 43 km 0.0 mi 0
Oct 18, 2024 EF0 39 km 9.1 mi 0
May 13, 2024 EF0 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 8, 2023 EF0 51 km 5.0 mi 0
May 20, 2019 EF0 46 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 18, 2005 EF0 63 km 30.0 mi 0
Oct 18, 2005 EF0 64 km 10.0 mi 0
Oct 18, 2005 EF0 43 km 1.0 mi 0
May 6, 2003 EF0 95 km 0.1 mi 0
May 14, 1998 EF0 98 km 0.1 mi 0
May 25, 1996 EF0 86 km 0.1 mi 0
May 25, 1996 EF0 79 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 24, 1992 EF0 97 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 31, 1992 EF0 69 km 10.0 mi 0
Jul 20, 1968 EF0 50 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 1075 126 km
Uinkaret Field Volcanic field 1,555 m (5,102 ft) 1100 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FULLER (15,275 acres, 2016).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2016 FULLER 15,275 90 km
2000 OUTLET 14,336 93 km
2018 OBI 11,285 92 km
2014 HAMMER 9,001 99 km
2023 GOLD HILL 6,129 73 km
2007 ROOSEVELT WFU 5,354 90 km
2006 NAVAJO MOUNTAIN 1 5,257 82 km
2007 UNCLE JIM RX 4,619 94 km
2018 CAT 4,578 94 km
2009 ASPEN 4,308 92 km
2023 HORSE PARADISE RX FY'23 4,196 100 km
2001 VISTA 4,104 91 km
1998 WALHALLA 2 3,352 90 km
2004 WALHALLA 3,273 93 km
2004 CAMP 36 WFU 2,853 97 km
2005 WALHALLA - CAPE ROYAL RX (ADD ON 2,754 90 km
2012 THOMPSON RX (ADD-ON) 2,511 98 km
2016 SCOTT 2,502 94 km
2023 SKOUSEN 2 RX FY'24 2,309 95 km
2012 RANGE RX 2,162 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in
February 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Wettest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Tonalea has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.2").

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