Weather & Climate in Williams, AZ

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

Williams experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 65.1 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 7,003 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	50.2°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,003 ft (2,135 m)
Area	43.8 sq mi (113.5 km²)
Population Density	76/sq mi
Coordinates	35.2466°N, 112.1833°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Coconino County County
Nearest Airport	Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 65.1"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.91"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	94.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	58.7 / 100
Community Resilience	46.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

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

Earthquake History

107 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	41 km	10 km
Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	125 km	5 km
Apr 25, 1993	3 km SSW of Valle, Arizona	M5.0	42 km	10 km
Jul 5, 1992	Arizona	M4.0	82 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	114 km	5 km
May 7, 1993	4 km SW of Valle, Arizona	M3.8	42 km	10 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	46 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	123 km	5 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	59 km	5 km
Mar 31, 1997	18 km SE of Valle, Arizona	M3.7	36 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1992	20 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	81 km	5 km
Mar 14, 1992	12 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.7	84 km	5 km
Apr 17, 1995	8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona	M3.7	80 km	5 km
Apr 29, 1993	4 km S of Valle, Arizona	M3.6	41 km	10 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	123 km	5 km
Feb 4, 1993	8 km W of Tusayan, Arizona	M3.6	80 km	5 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	47 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	52 km	5 km
Jun 21, 1993	14 km WSW of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona	M3.5	83 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	69 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

56 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 10, 1972	EF3	61 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 14, 2011	EF2	44 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	41 km	34.1 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	41 km	2.8 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	39 km	32.0 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	38 km	18.6 mi	0
May 16, 1993	EF2	65 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 24, 1992	EF2	63 km	5.5 mi	0
Oct 3, 2022	EF1	13 km	0.7 mi	0
Oct 14, 2006	EF1	38 km	9.3 mi	0
Sep 13, 1996	EF1	62 km	4.0 mi	0
May 1, 1980	EF1	64 km	26.5 mi	0
Nov 2, 1959	EF1	75 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 1958	EF1	84 km	0.5 mi	0
May 13, 2024	EF0	76 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 9, 2023	EF0	61 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 2023	EF0	72 km	5.5 mi	0
Jun 25, 2022	EF0	59 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 2022	EF0	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 11, 2021	EF0	62 km	0.7 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (47 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	47 km
Uinkaret Field	Volcanic field	1,555 m (5,102 ft)	1100	152 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RAFAEL (75,741 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	RAFAEL	75,741	26 km
2016	JACK	35,926	99 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	97 km
2022	PIPELINE	26,437	58 km
2015	CAMILLO	24,654	88 km
2014	SLIDE	22,698	44 km
2005	SH RANCH COMPLEX	22,636	100 km
2017	BOUNDARY	17,814	37 km
1996	HOCKDERFFER	17,755	49 km
2022	TUNNEL	17,659	63 km
2004	JACKET	17,453	80 km
2019	SHERIDAN	17,411	85 km
2000	PUMPKIN	16,086	35 km
2017	SNAKE RIDGE	14,129	97 km
2009	WILDHORSE COMPLEX	14,007	36 km
2010	SCHULTZ	13,957	54 km
2021	SLATE	11,540	47 km
2014	WILDFIRE-SITGREAVES FY14	10,381	19 km
2023	RIDGE	9,945	71 km
2017	UNNAMED	9,858	11 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	1.9 in
February	35°F (2°C)	2.1 in
March	38°F (4°C)	2.4 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.0 in
May	53°F (11°C)	0.8 in
June	62°F (17°C)	0.5 in	Driest
July	69°F (20°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
September	60°F (16°C)	1.7 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.6 in
November	40°F (5°C)	1.7 in
December	34°F (1°C)	1.5 in	Coldest

Williams has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.5").

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