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Weather & Climate in Wickenburg, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wickenburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 88°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 10.9 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 2,227 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,227 ft (679 m) |
| Area | 18.8 sq mi (48.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9948°N, 112.7589°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Maricopa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Mar 18, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.8 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona | M3.8 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.6 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona | M3.5 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.5 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 1994 | 22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.3 | 105 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 2015 | 6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona | M3.1 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Jan 17, 2015 | 40 km N of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.1 | 115 km | 12 km |
| May 9, 2009 | 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona | M3.1 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Jun 17, 2014 | 17 km SSE of Williams, Arizona | M3.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2003 | 44 km SE of Valentine, Arizona | M3.0 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2015 | 26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.0 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 19 km E of Yucca, Arizona | M2.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 17 km E of Yucca, Arizona | M2.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 120km ESE of Kingman, AZ | M2.7 | 81 km | 1 km |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 9 km SSW of Parks, Arizona | M2.7 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Jun 25, 2012 | 16 km NNW of Paulden, Arizona | M2.7 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 38km E of Parker, AZ | M2.6 | 106 km | 4 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 9 km WSW of Williams, Arizona | M2.6 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 5 km NW of New River, Arizona | M2.6 | 55 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
63 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 12 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 10, 1972 | EF3 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1993 | EF2 | 85 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 1993 | EF2 | 90 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1972 | EF2 | 91 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 1971 | EF2 | 76 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1968 | EF2 | 64 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2010 | EF1 | 66 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | EF1 | 87 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1992 | EF1 | 86 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 6, 1992 | EF1 | 86 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1984 | EF1 | 73 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1983 | EF1 | 92 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1983 | EF1 | 75 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1981 | EF1 | 54 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1977 | EF1 | 61 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 1974 | EF1 | 64 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 1972 | EF1 | 93 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 1971 | EF1 | 86 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1968 | EF1 | 82 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 1967 | EF1 | 32 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAVE CREEK COMPLEX (246,143 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | CAVE CREEK COMPLEX | 246,143 | 86 km |
| 2017 | BROOKLYN | 39,780 | 72 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 38,814 | 46 km |
| 2017 | GOODWIN | 28,192 | 60 km |
| 2024 | SKELETON | 22,753 | 69 km |
| 1995 | RIO | 22,666 | 97 km |
| 2005 | SH RANCH COMPLEX | 22,636 | 75 km |
| 2019 | SHERIDAN | 17,411 | 85 km |
| 2021 | TIGER | 16,380 | 53 km |
| 1999 | HARCUVAR | 16,305 | 57 km |
| 2012 | GLADIATOR | 16,096 | 49 km |
| 2024 | WILDCAT | 14,176 | 94 km |
| 2020 | SEARS | 13,369 | 93 km |
| 2020 | CONSTELLATION | 11,245 | 20 km |
| 2005 | J. CANYON | 10,361 | 25 km |
| 2020 | HORSE | 9,174 | 41 km |
| 2022 | CROOKS | 9,173 | 52 km |
| 2008 | LANE 2 | 8,562 | 46 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 8,527 | 32 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 8,307 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in |
Wickenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 50°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.2").