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Weather & Climate in Tonopah, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tonopah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 95°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 6.1 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 1,104 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,104 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4880°N, 112.9308°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Maricopa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona | M3.8 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 39 km S of Dateland, Arizona | M3.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona | M3.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 69km ESE of Fortuna Foothills, AZ | M3.2 | 137 km | 6 km |
| May 9, 2009 | 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona | M3.1 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2015 | 26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.0 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 120km ESE of Kingman, AZ | M2.7 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 38km E of Parker, AZ | M2.6 | 118 km | 4 km |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 5 km NW of New River, Arizona | M2.6 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 39 km SSW of Bagdad, Arizona | M2.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
52 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 60 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 4, 1957 | EF3 | 75 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 1993 | EF2 | 97 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1972 | EF2 | 86 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 1971 | EF2 | 61 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1971 | EF2 | 95 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1968 | EF2 | 49 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2010 | EF1 | 14 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1992 | EF1 | 80 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 6, 1992 | EF1 | 80 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1984 | EF1 | 79 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1983 | EF1 | 84 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1983 | EF1 | 65 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1981 | EF1 | 63 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1981 | EF1 | 60 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1977 | EF1 | 48 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 1974 | EF1 | 43 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 1972 | EF1 | 80 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1972 | EF1 | 92 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 1971 | EF1 | 90 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 1, 1969 | EF1 | 56 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pinacate (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GOLDWATER (56,690 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | GOLDWATER | 56,690 | 92 km |
| 2005 | KING VALLEY | 32,964 | 100 km |
| 2021 | TIGER | 16,380 | 99 km |
| 1999 | HARCUVAR | 16,305 | 77 km |
| 2005 | SAND TANK COMPLEX (SAND TANK) | 11,601 | 74 km |
| 2020 | CONSTELLATION | 11,245 | 71 km |
| 2005 | J. CANYON | 10,361 | 82 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 9,537 | 76 km |
| 2020 | HORSE | 9,174 | 96 km |
| 2008 | LANE 2 | 8,562 | 96 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 8,527 | 90 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 8,179 | 95 km |
| 2013 | YARNELL HILL | 7,947 | 85 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 7,638 | 96 km |
| 2019 | CELLAR | 7,529 | 99 km |
| 2005 | VEKOL | 7,349 | 94 km |
| 1995 | MONTEZUMA | 6,732 | 69 km |
| 2008 | ETHAN | 6,541 | 66 km |
| 2005 | THEBA | 6,351 | 67 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,046 | 37 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 92°F (34°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Tonopah has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 54°F in December to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").