Weather & Climate in Young, AZ

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

Young experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 5,314 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	54.9°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,314 ft (1,620 m)
Area	47.8 sq mi (123.9 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	34.1241°N, 110.9383°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Show Low Regional (SOW) 54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"

46% below US avg

Snowfall 8.5"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	86.7 / 100
Community Resilience	6.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively 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

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	66 km	5 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	73 km	5 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	97 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	132 km	5 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	65 km	5 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	132 km	5 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	63 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	143 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	53 km	5 km
Apr 7, 2021	4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona	M3.3	132 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	62 km	5 km
Jan 8, 2012	28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M3.2	78 km	5 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	74 km	5 km
May 5, 2015	6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona	M3.1	117 km	7 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	62 km	5 km
May 9, 2009	11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona	M3.1	111 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	22 km	11 km
Jun 18, 2022	4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.0	61 km	10 km
Sep 9, 2014	6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.9	58 km	3 km
Aug 30, 2014	8 km W of Rock House, Arizona	M2.9	54 km	3 km

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

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 9 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	34 km	2.4 mi	0
Jul 10, 2021	EF1	64 km	1.3 mi	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF1	51 km	14.1 mi	0
Jul 14, 1996	EF1	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 18, 1986	EF1	97 km	0.5 mi	0
Oct 18, 1972	EF1	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1966	EF1	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 17, 1962	EF1	44 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 2024	EF0	75 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 2020	EF0	79 km	0.4 mi	0
Jul 24, 2011	EF0	90 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 4, 2004	EF0	3 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 2003	EF0	46 km	—	0
Aug 14, 2003	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	89 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 16, 2001	EF0	89 km	1.0 mi	0
May 4, 1976	EF0	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1972	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 1, 1968	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 24, 1958	EF0	99 km	4.0 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (152 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	152 km
Red Hill	Volcanic field	2,300 m (7,546 ft)	-9450	194 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RODEO (461,774 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	RODEO	461,774	45 km
2005	CAVE CREEK COMPLEX	246,143	87 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	53 km
2021	TELEGRAPH	187,248	96 km
2019	WOODBURY	130,242	71 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	52 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	56 km
2020	GRIFFIN	61,455	72 km
1996	LONE	60,574	60 km
2016	CEDAR	44,163	74 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	73 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	99 km
2016	JACK	35,926	74 km
2015	WHITETAIL	33,592	91 km
2017	HILLTOP	32,983	76 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	29 km
2020	BLUE RIVER	29,314	88 km
2020	BLUE RIVER 2	26,885	98 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	70 km
2003	KINISHBA	26,205	87 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	2.1 in
February	40°F (5°C)	1.8 in
March	43°F (6°C)	2.4 in
April	49°F (9°C)	0.9 in
May	56°F (14°C)	0.6 in
June	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	74°F (23°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	71°F (21°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
September	65°F (19°C)	2.0 in
October	56°F (13°C)	1.8 in
November	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in
December	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in	Coldest

Young has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.4").

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