Weather & Climate in Top-of-the-World, AZ

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

Top-of-the-World enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°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 17.2 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 4,566 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	66.9°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	49°F (10°C)
July Average	86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,566 ft (1,392 m)
Area	6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²)
Population Density	21/sq mi
Coordinates	33.3477°N, 110.9997°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	86.7 / 100
Community Resilience	6.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively 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

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	149 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	138 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	143 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	148 km	5 km
May 9, 2009	11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona	M3.1	143 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	34 km	5 km
Sep 28, 2023	21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona	M3.1	133 km	12 km
Jun 18, 2022	4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.0	126 km	10 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	107 km	11 km
Sep 9, 2014	6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.9	31 km	3 km
Aug 30, 2014	8 km W of Rock House, Arizona	M2.9	33 km	3 km
Mar 12, 2004	24 km NW of Morenci, Arizona	M2.8	135 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2013	7 km WSW of Pinedale, Arizona	M2.8	121 km	5 km
Jul 4, 2021	28 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M2.8	143 km	5 km
Sep 26, 2010	3 km NNW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.8	41 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2025	14 km ENE of Willow Canyon, Arizona	M2.6	110 km	12 km
Feb 25, 2022	1 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.6	36 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2020	5 km NW of New River, Arizona	M2.6	127 km	5 km
Feb 12, 2022	2 km ESE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.5	36 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	32 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M2.5	150 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

60 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 66 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jan 17, 1993	EF2	89 km	2.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1972	EF2	94 km	13.5 mi	0
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	86 km	4.7 mi	0
Jul 4, 1968	EF2	70 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 14, 1996	EF1	25 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 13, 1995	EF1	65 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 18, 1993	EF1	65 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1988	EF1	74 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 18, 1986	EF1	52 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 15, 1985	EF1	64 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 22, 1984	EF1	85 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 16, 1983	EF1	96 km	0.3 mi	0
May 4, 1976	EF1	69 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 23, 1974	EF1	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 23, 1974	EF1	75 km	4.7 mi	0
Oct 18, 1972	EF1	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 10, 1972	EF1	79 km	1.8 mi	0
Jun 21, 1972	EF1	84 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 18, 1971	EF1	94 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 1, 1971	EF1	72 km	32.4 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BUSH (212,542 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	BUSH	212,542	62 km
2021	TELEGRAPH	187,248	11 km
2001	UNNAMED	151,684	100 km
2019	WOODBURY	130,242	25 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	96 km
2021	MESCAL	79,346	38 km
2014	SKUNK	73,774	89 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	62 km
2020	GRIFFIN	61,455	39 km
1996	LONE	60,574	48 km
2021	PINNACLE	35,281	90 km
2015	WHITETAIL	33,592	75 km
2017	HILLTOP	32,983	73 km
2024	FREEMAN	32,950	64 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	58 km
2020	VALLEY	29,331	68 km
2020	BLUE RIVER	29,314	63 km
2020	BLUE RIVER 2	26,885	75 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	70 km
2020	SAWTOOTH	23,174	28 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (10°C)	2.2 in
February	47°F (9°C)	2.1 in
March	51°F (11°C)	2.3 in
April	58°F (14°C)	0.7 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.5 in
June	76°F (24°C)	0.3 in	Driest
July	86°F (30°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	79°F (26°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
September	74°F (23°C)	1.8 in
October	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in
November	52°F (11°C)	1.7 in
December	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in	Coldest

Top-of-the-World has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 45°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.3").

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