Weather & Climate in Wagon Wheel, AZ

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

Wagon Wheel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 6,639 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	53.1°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,639 ft (2,024 m)
Area	2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density	698/sq mi
Coordinates	34.1975°N, 110.0271°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Show Low Regional (SOW) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"

59% below US avg

Snowfall 19.4"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

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

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	104 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	115 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	91 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	106 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	124 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	106 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	125 km	5 km
Oct 8, 2012	32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.6	117 km	5 km
Oct 29, 2012	35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.5	114 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	107 km	5 km
Feb 16, 2013	34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.3	113 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	104 km	5 km
Jan 8, 2012	28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M3.2	109 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	37 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2019	22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona	M3.1	79 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	126 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2022	4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.0	32 km	10 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	92 km	11 km
May 25, 2010	25 km NNE of Clifton, Arizona	M3.0	129 km	5 km
Sep 9, 2014	6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.9	117 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

23 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Oct 17, 1962	EF1	57 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 2024	EF0	30 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 2024	EF0	81 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 2022	EF0	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 1, 2011	EF0	75 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 24, 2011	EF0	36 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 2009	EF0	100 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 3, 2008	EF0	71 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 30, 2006	EF0	91 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 16, 2005	EF0	69 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 16, 2005	EF0	50 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF0	72 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 29, 2004	EF0	94 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 4, 2004	EF0	86 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2003	EF0	59 km	—	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	34 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	34 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 29, 2001	EF0	79 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 22, 1997	EF0	79 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 14, 1979	EF0	33 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (110 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	110 km
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	198 km
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	198 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WALLOW (563,664 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	WALLOW	563,664	84 km
2002	RODEO	461,774	40 km
2014	SKUNK	73,774	83 km
2020	GRIFFIN	61,455	94 km
2016	CEDAR	44,163	23 km
2015	WHITETAIL	33,592	74 km
2017	HILLTOP	32,983	64 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	91 km
2020	VALLEY	29,331	92 km
2020	BLUE RIVER	29,314	83 km
2018	RATTLESNAKE	27,383	83 km
2020	BLUE RIVER 2	26,885	81 km
2003	KINISHBA	26,205	34 km
2021	BEAR	24,459	100 km
2020	CASSADORE SPRINGS	21,534	80 km
1996	UNNAMED	19,686	71 km
2009	BEAR CANYON	19,002	74 km
1998	XK	17,396	89 km
2004	KP	16,328	98 km
2013	CREEK	16,120	91 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	1.4 in
February	37°F (3°C)	1.3 in
March	42°F (5°C)	1.7 in
April	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in
May	56°F (13°C)	0.6 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.5 in	Driest
July	72°F (22°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
September	63°F (17°C)	2.0 in
October	53°F (12°C)	1.6 in
November	42°F (5°C)	1.4 in
December	34°F (1°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Wagon Wheel has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 34°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.5").

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