Weather & Climate in Wilhoit, AZ

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

Wilhoit experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 4,575 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	55.4°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	38°F (3°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,575 ft (1,394 m)
Area	15.7 sq mi (40.6 km²)
Population Density	65/sq mi
Coordinates	34.4082°N, 112.6156°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Yavapai County County
Nearest Airport	Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"

57% below US avg

Snowfall 10.2"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

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

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Apr 29, 1993	5 km SSE of Valle, Arizona	M5.3	141 km	10 km
Apr 25, 1993	3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona	M5.0	142 km	10 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	146 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	42 km	5 km
May 7, 1993	4 km SW of Valle, Arizona	M3.8	141 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	68 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	18 km SE of Valle, Arizona	M3.7	137 km	5 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	68 km	5 km
Apr 29, 1993	4 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.6	141 km	10 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	52 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	35 km	5 km
Apr 7, 1992	20 km ESE of Peach Springs, Arizona	M3.4	128 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	141 km	5 km
Oct 9, 2016	30 km ENE of Peach Springs, Arizona	M3.4	143 km	9 km
Apr 29, 1993	7 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.3	138 km	10 km
Apr 1, 1994	22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.3	59 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	19 km SSE of Valle, Arizona	M3.3	133 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2021	4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona	M3.3	126 km	5 km
Jan 5, 2008	20km SE of Kingman, AZ	M3.2	137 km	6 km
May 9, 2009	11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona	M3.1	49 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

42 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 10 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 10, 1972	EF3	40 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	94 km	32.0 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	94 km	34.1 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	93 km	2.8 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	90 km	18.6 mi	0
May 16, 1993	EF2	37 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 13, 1996	EF1	39 km	4.0 mi	0
Aug 9, 1984	EF1	99 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 5, 1981	EF1	87 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 14, 1979	EF1	98 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 29, 1967	EF1	70 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 2, 1959	EF1	29 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 2023	EF0	40 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 2023	EF0	32 km	5.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2022	EF0	48 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 11, 2021	EF0	39 km	0.7 mi	0
Sep 23, 2019	EF0	78 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 27, 2014	EF0	20 km	2.1 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF0	60 km	7.3 mi	0
May 6, 2008	EF0	41 km	0.2 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (135 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	135 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	70 km
2021	RAFAEL	75,741	90 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	87 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	61 km
1998	UNNAMED	38,814	7 km
2023	PILOT	29,883	86 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	29 km
2024	SKELETON	22,753	60 km
2014	SLIDE	22,698	100 km
2005	SH RANCH COMPLEX	22,636	43 km
2019	SHERIDAN	17,411	46 km
2021	TIGER	16,380	45 km
1999	HARCUVAR	16,305	79 km
2012	GLADIATOR	16,096	30 km
2020	SEARS	13,369	96 km
2020	CONSTELLATION	11,245	41 km
2020	PILOT KNOB	11,067	73 km
2005	J. CANYON	10,361	27 km
2020	HORSE	9,174	26 km
2022	CROOKS	9,173	18 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	38°F (3°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	1.8 in
March	46°F (8°C)	2.0 in
April	52°F (11°C)	0.8 in
May	59°F (15°C)	0.6 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	75°F (24°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
September	68°F (20°C)	1.8 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.2 in
November	49°F (9°C)	1.5 in
December	42°F (6°C)	1.5 in

Wilhoit has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.4").

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