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Weather & Climate in Tusayan, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tusayan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°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 13.4 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 6,747 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,747 ft (2,056 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9550°N, 112.1202°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Coconino County County |
| Nearest Airport | Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 91 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.2 / 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
159 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 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 45 km ESE of Littlefield, Arizona | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | Arizona | M4.0 | 9 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 1993 | 4 km SW of Valle, Arizona | M3.8 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.8 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona | M3.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 15 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 18 km SE of Valle, Arizona | M3.7 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 1992 | 20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona | M3.7 | 21 km | 5 km |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 53 km SE of Scenic, Arizona | M3.7 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.7 | 9 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1994 | 29 km SW of Apple Valley, Utah | M3.7 | 150 km | 9 km |
| May 27, 1993 | 34 km ENE of Kanab, Utah | M3.6 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 1993 | 4 km S of Valle, Arizona | M3.6 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.6 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 1993 | 8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona | M3.6 | 10 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 2016 | 59 km ESE of Scenic, Arizona | M3.5 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Jul 7, 2013 | 27 km NNE of Supai, Arizona | M3.5 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona | M3.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
26 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 14, 2011 | EF2 | 79 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 1992 | EF2 | 79 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2022 | EF1 | 67 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1980 | EF1 | 99 km | 26.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 1958 | EF1 | 5 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | EF0 | 76 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2024 | EF0 | 67 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2023 | EF0 | 66 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2021 | EF0 | 94 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 2019 | EF0 | 70 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2009 | EF0 | 94 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2009 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 2008 | EF0 | 25 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2005 | EF0 | 71 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2005 | EF0 | 64 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2003 | EF0 | 85 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2003 | EF0 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1998 | EF0 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1997 | EF0 | 22 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1997 | EF0 | 40 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 79 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 102 km |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MANGUM (71,634 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | MANGUM | 71,634 | 89 km |
| 2006 | WARM | 58,255 | 75 km |
| 1996 | BRIDGER KNOLL | 35,478 | 70 km |
| 2022 | PIPELINE | 26,437 | 83 km |
| 1996 | JUMP | 19,411 | 83 km |
| 2019 | CASTLE | 19,271 | 66 km |
| 2017 | BOUNDARY | 17,814 | 64 km |
| 1996 | HOCKDERFFER | 17,755 | 70 km |
| 2022 | TUNNEL | 17,659 | 85 km |
| 2003 | POPLAR | 16,914 | 40 km |
| 2019 | IKES | 16,479 | 46 km |
| 2000 | PUMPKIN | 16,086 | 65 km |
| 2016 | FULLER | 15,275 | 40 km |
| 2000 | OUTLET | 14,336 | 39 km |
| 2009 | WILDHORSE COMPLEX | 14,007 | 57 km |
| 2010 | SCHULTZ | 13,957 | 84 km |
| 2021 | SLATE | 11,540 | 57 km |
| 2018 | OBI | 11,285 | 28 km |
| 2014 | WILDFIRE-SITGREAVES FY14 | 10,381 | 68 km |
| 2023 | RIDGE | 9,945 | 13 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Tusayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 29°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.5").