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Weather & Climate in Wikieup, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wikieup 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 8.4 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 1,905 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,905 ft (581 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6930°N, 113.5995°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Yavapai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laughlin/Bullhead International (IFP) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very 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
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona | M3.8 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.8 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona | M3.6 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona | M3.5 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.5 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 30 km ENE of Peach Springs, Arizona | M3.4 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Apr 7, 1992 | 20 km ESE of Peach Springs, Arizona | M3.4 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Apr 1, 1994 | 22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona | M3.3 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 2008 | 20km SE of Kingman, AZ | M3.2 | 49 km | 6 km |
| May 9, 2009 | 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona | M3.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2015 | 40 km N of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.1 | 44 km | 12 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 56km NE of Kingman, Arizona | M3.0 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2015 | 26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.0 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Aug 10, 2003 | 44 km SE of Valentine, Arizona | M3.0 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Jun 17, 2014 | 17 km SSE of Williams, Arizona | M3.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2012 | 35 km NE of Peach Springs, Arizona | M2.9 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 2014 | 24 km SSE of Valentine, Arizona | M2.9 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2021 | 27 km SW of Valle, Arizona | M2.9 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 19 km E of Yucca, Arizona | M2.9 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 17 km E of Yucca, Arizona | M2.9 | 39 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
19 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 4 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 21, 2001 | EF1 | 96 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF1 | 72 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1980 | EF1 | 96 km | 26.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1979 | EF1 | 2 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1972 | EF1 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1972 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2020 | EF0 | 64 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 2016 | EF0 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2010 | EF0 | 66 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 7, 1997 | EF0 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 73 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | EF0 | 79 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 13, 1995 | EF0 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 2, 1991 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1990 | EF0 | 68 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 1976 | EF0 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1972 | EF0 | 76 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 20, 1957 | EF0 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 190 km |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (38,814 acres, 1998).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 38,814 | 89 km |
| 2023 | PILOT | 29,883 | 37 km |
| 2005 | SH RANCH COMPLEX | 22,636 | 56 km |
| 2019 | SHERIDAN | 17,411 | 65 km |
| 1999 | HARCUVAR | 16,305 | 71 km |
| 2020 | PILOT KNOB | 11,067 | 33 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 8,527 | 93 km |
| 2013 | YARNELL HILL | 7,947 | 91 km |
| 2013 | DOCE | 6,858 | 95 km |
| 2018 | STUBBS | 6,140 | 62 km |
| 2015 | WILLOW | 6,084 | 88 km |
| 2013 | DEAN PEAK | 5,846 | 55 km |
| 1995 | STOVE | 5,770 | 19 km |
| 1994 | WARM | 5,100 | 70 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 4,913 | 78 km |
| 1993 | HAQUAHALA | 4,849 | 98 km |
| 2020 | BOZARTH | 4,775 | 38 km |
| 1995 | ICEHOUSE | 4,570 | 88 km |
| 2006 | SECRET | 4,537 | 84 km |
| 2016 | TENDERFOOT | 4,363 | 97 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Wikieup has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 48°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.2").