Weather & Climate in White Mountain Lake, AZ

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

White Mountain Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 326 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 70.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 6,132 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	49.2°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,132 ft (1,869 m)
Area	24.0 sq mi (62.3 km²)
Population Density	111/sq mi
Coordinates	34.3440°N, 109.9868°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Show Low Regional (SOW) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 70.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.64"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

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	99 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	111 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	79 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	101 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	136 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	102 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	137 km	5 km
Oct 8, 2012	32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.6	127 km	5 km
Oct 29, 2012	35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.5	125 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	105 km	5 km
Feb 16, 2013	34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.3	124 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	100 km	5 km
Jan 8, 2012	28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M3.2	103 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	28 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2019	22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona	M3.1	65 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	138 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	95 km	11 km
May 25, 2010	25 km NNE of Clifton, Arizona	M3.0	140 km	5 km
Sep 9, 2014	6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.9	130 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

25 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	22 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 2024	EF0	67 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 2022	EF0	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 15, 2013	EF0	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 1, 2011	EF0	60 km	1.2 mi	0
Jul 24, 2011	EF0	21 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 2009	EF0	83 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 3, 2008	EF0	78 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 30, 2006	EF0	96 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 2005	EF0	95 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 16, 2005	EF0	59 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 16, 2005	EF0	38 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF0	56 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 29, 2004	EF0	81 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 4, 2004	EF0	93 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2003	EF0	57 km	—	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	19 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	19 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 29, 2001	EF0	64 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 (107 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	107 km
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	189 km
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	190 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	91 km
2002	RODEO	461,774	46 km
2014	SKUNK	73,774	100 km
2016	CEDAR	44,163	39 km
2015	WHITETAIL	33,592	90 km
2017	HILLTOP	32,983	81 km
2020	BLUE RIVER	29,314	100 km
2018	RATTLESNAKE	27,383	94 km
2020	BLUE RIVER 2	26,885	98 km
2003	KINISHBA	26,205	50 km
2020	CASSADORE SPRINGS	21,534	96 km
1996	UNNAMED	19,686	84 km
2009	BEAR CANYON	19,002	90 km
2021	UNNAMED	12,844	82 km
2021	HORTON	12,525	96 km
2009	CHEVLON COMPLEX (WEIMER)	12,001	75 km
1993	RX BURN	11,997	77 km
2012	POCO	10,652	82 km
1995	UNNAMED	10,457	74 km
2010	TURKEY	10,168	57 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	1.0 in	Coldest
February	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.1 in
April	50°F (10°C)	0.5 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.6 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	67°F (20°C)	2.3 in
August	71°F (22°C)	2.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
September	65°F (18°C)	1.7 in
October	54°F (12°C)	1.4 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.0 in
December	35°F (1°C)	1.2 in

White Mountain Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.4").

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