Weather & Climate in Wide Ruins, AZ

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

Wide Ruins experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°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 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 6,268 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	52.2°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,268 ft (1,910 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	72/sq mi
Coordinates	35.4174°N, 109.4996°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Apache County County
Nearest Airport	Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW) 74 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"

79% below US avg

Snowfall 3.6"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	99.8 / 100
Community Resilience	0.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	106 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	125 km	5 km
Jan 8, 2012	28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M3.2	147 km	5 km
Jul 4, 2021	24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico	M3.1	118 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2019	22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona	M3.1	79 km	5 km
Jun 18, 2022	4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.0	143 km	10 km
Aug 10, 2019	5 km E of Bluewater Village, New Mexico	M2.8	144 km	5 km
Apr 21, 2005	36 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M2.8	149 km	5 km
Sep 23, 2013	7 km WSW of Pinedale, Arizona	M2.8	147 km	5 km
Jun 10, 2020	5 km WNW of Tsaile, Arizona	M2.8	103 km	14 km
Jan 1, 2021	17 km S of Winslow West, Arizona	M2.7	131 km	5 km
Mar 6, 2023	17 km ENE of Chilchinbito, Arizona	M2.6	133 km	13 km
May 20, 2024	11 km WNW of Ramah, New Mexico	M2.6	85 km	11 km
Aug 26, 2024	8 km S of Rough Rock, Arizona	M2.6	108 km	5 km
Sep 7, 2014	4 km WSW of Sun Valley, Arizona	M2.6	74 km	5 km
Feb 1, 2012	21 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M2.6	142 km	5 km
Aug 25, 2024	13 km NNE of Round Rock, Arizona	M2.5	134 km	5 km
Jul 16, 2022	11 km NW of Many Farms, Arizona	M2.5	114 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 7, 2024	EF0	90 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 13, 2022	EF0	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 17, 2021	EF0	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 2021	EF0	92 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 20, 2015	EF0	36 km	6.9 mi	0
Sep 1, 2011	EF0	83 km	1.2 mi	0
Oct 21, 2010	EF0	87 km	0.8 mi	0
Aug 3, 2010	EF0	94 km	1.0 mi	0
May 22, 2009	EF0	46 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 25, 2005	EF0	33 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 2005	EF0	73 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 29, 2004	EF0	98 km	3.0 mi	0
Oct 3, 2003	EF0	56 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 2003	EF0	0 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 29, 2001	EF0	84 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 22, 1997	EF0	85 km	0.5 mi	0
May 25, 1996	EF0	94 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 27, 1974	EF0	65 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 20, 1973	EF0	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 17, 1962	EF0	31 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (144 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	144 km
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	153 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

19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WOOD SPRINGS 2 (13,208 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	WOOD SPRINGS 2	13,208	56 km
2014	ASSAYII LAKE	13,176	90 km
2005	LITTLE WATER1	4,342	87 km
2005	HOOK LAKE	3,609	98 km
2009	SAWMILL ROAD RX	3,411	54 km
2004	TURKEY SPRING	3,017	81 km
2007	OAK RIDGE 3	2,959	15 km
2004	SANDSPRING	2,935	90 km
1996	ALLENTOWN5	2,653	35 km
2010	FLUTED ROCK LAKE RX	2,630	63 km
2006	KINLICHEE CANYON 1	2,283	44 km
1996	HDSCRABBLE	2,217	50 km
2005	KINLICHEE	1,949	44 km
2011	CATTAIL CANYON JACKPOT BURN	1,801	74 km
2006	KINLICHEE 2	1,738	33 km
2006	FOREST UNIT	1,408	97 km
2001	9400 FMZ	1,312	60 km
2005	OAK RIDGE	1,309	35 km
2009	JARALOSA	1,143	88 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	0.8 in
February	35°F (1°C)	0.7 in
March	40°F (4°C)	0.8 in
April	47°F (8°C)	0.6 in
May	55°F (13°C)	0.4 in
June	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	73°F (23°C)	1.6 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
September	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.3 in
November	40°F (5°C)	0.9 in
December	32°F (0°C)	0.9 in	Coldest

Wide Ruins has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.4").

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