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Weather & Climate in Wahak Hotrontk, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wahak Hotrontk has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 90°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 9.3 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 1,936 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,936 ft (590 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1747°N, 112.3663°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Pima County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marana Regional (AVW) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jul 4, 1994 | 37 km N of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M4.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 39 km S of Dateland, Arizona | M3.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 69km ESE of Fortuna Foothills, AZ | M3.2 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 147km ESE of Fortuna Foothills, Arizona | M3.0 | 65 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
17 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 13 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Sep 5, 1981 | EF1 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1981 | EF1 | 69 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 23, 1975 | EF1 | 90 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1972 | EF1 | 97 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1972 | EF1 | 100 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1967 | EF1 | 85 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1961 | EF1 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 1960 | EF1 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2023 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2019 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2019 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2019 | EF0 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2019 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 4, 2004 | EF0 | 39 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 1995 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 1982 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1974 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pinacate (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 116 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 | 75 km |
| 2022 | CONTRERAS | 31,297 | 78 km |
| 2005 | GROWLER PEAK | 28,182 | 85 km |
| 2009 | ELK HORN | 22,745 | 89 km |
| 2016 | BROWN | 15,681 | 88 km |
| 2020 | ENCINOS | 14,145 | 90 km |
| 2005 | SAND TANK COMPLEX (SAND TANK) | 11,601 | 90 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 9,537 | 80 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 8,179 | 93 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 8,047 | 91 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 7,638 | 84 km |
| 2005 | VEKOL | 7,349 | 81 km |
| 2007 | ALAMBRE | 7,221 | 81 km |
| 2009 | SAN JUAN | 6,710 | 73 km |
| 2006 | CITY HALL | 6,639 | 98 km |
| 1985 | SAN IGNACI | 6,377 | 73 km |
| 2005 | THEBA | 6,351 | 95 km |
| 2001 | BLANCO | 5,803 | 99 km |
| 2000 | CITYHALL2 | 5,732 | 98 km |
| 2009 | THREE PEAKS | 5,706 | 88 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Wahak Hotrontk has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 51°F in December to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and May the driest (0.1").