Weather & Climate in Yucca, AZ

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

Yucca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 90°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 6.7 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 1,820 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)

Annual Average	68.3°F
	26% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,820 ft (555 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density	21/sq mi
Coordinates	34.8630°N, 114.1461°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Mohave County County
Nearest Airport	Laughlin/Bullhead International (IFP) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.7"

82% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.22"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	87.3 / 100
Community Resilience	3.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Oct 22, 1996	20 km SE of Boulder City, Nevada	M3.7	121 km	5 km
Oct 29, 1994	9 km NNW of Meadview, Arizona	M3.6	136 km	5 km
Jan 1, 1995	3 km SW of Boulder City, Nevada	M3.6	138 km	5 km
May 12, 1993	22 km NNE of Meadview, Arizona	M3.5	150 km	5 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	149 km	5 km
Apr 7, 1992	20 km ESE of Peach Springs, Arizona	M3.4	106 km	5 km
Jan 31, 1996	15 km ESE of Boulder City, Nevada	M3.4	127 km	5 km
Oct 9, 2016	30 km ENE of Peach Springs, Arizona	M3.4	126 km	9 km
Apr 1, 1994	22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.3	132 km	5 km
Oct 9, 2009	25 km ENE of Boulder City, Nevada	M3.3	136 km	12 km
Jan 5, 2008	20km SE of Kingman, AZ	M3.2	33 km	6 km
Jan 17, 2015	40 km N of Bagdad, Arizona	M3.1	83 km	12 km
Mar 13, 1992	56km NE of Kingman, Arizona	M3.0	89 km	5 km
Aug 10, 2003	44 km SE of Valentine, Arizona	M3.0	74 km	5 km
Mar 4, 2015	26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona	M3.0	113 km	5 km
Nov 8, 2009	California-Nevada-Arizona border region	M2.9	131 km	2 km
Oct 24, 2003	10 km ESE of Boulder City, Nevada	M2.9	131 km	0 km
Jan 17, 2008	17 km E of Yucca, Arizona	M2.9	17 km	5 km
Oct 17, 2012	35 km NE of Peach Springs, Arizona	M2.9	134 km	5 km
Aug 4, 2014	24 km SSE of Valentine, Arizona	M2.9	62 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 4 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 21, 2001	EF1	43 km	3.0 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF1	21 km	5.0 mi	0
Aug 6, 1983	EF1	84 km	0.2 mi	0
Mar 14, 1979	EF1	51 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 18, 1972	EF1	68 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 18, 1972	EF1	43 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 24, 2020	EF0	48 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 27, 2016	EF0	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 18, 2010	EF0	41 km	1.2 mi	0
Aug 7, 1997	EF0	51 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	43 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	38 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 22, 1996	EF0	48 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 1995	EF0	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 8, 1972	EF0	55 km	2.3 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (192 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
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: PILOT (29,883 acres, 2023).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2023	PILOT	29,883	76 km
1994	COYOTE	24,951	84 km
2005	PERKINS COMPLEX	18,064	87 km
2005	TWIN MILLS	12,244	61 km
2020	PILOT KNOB	11,067	81 km
2006	BLACK MOUNTAIN COMPLEX	8,974	59 km
1994	FORT PIUTE	6,350	91 km
1994	COYOTE	6,154	94 km
2015	WILLOW	6,084	36 km
2013	DEAN PEAK	5,846	40 km
1995	STOVE	5,770	36 km
2022	LOST LAKE	5,455	99 km
1994	WARM	5,100	17 km
2020	BOZARTH	4,775	88 km
1995	ICEHOUSE	4,570	36 km
2006	SECRET	4,537	36 km
1994	LIBERTY	4,222	93 km
2016	BACA	4,076	79 km
2000	DELUGE	3,972	29 km
2000	SAMSPRING2	3,941	64 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	1.0 in
February	52°F (11°C)	0.9 in
March	56°F (13°C)	1.1 in
April	63°F (17°C)	0.5 in
May	72°F (22°C)	0.2 in
June	82°F (28°C)	0.2 in	Driest
July	90°F (32°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
August	86°F (30°C)	1.2 in	Wettest
September	80°F (26°C)	0.8 in
October	68°F (20°C)	0.6 in
November	56°F (13°C)	0.6 in
December	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Yucca has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 48°F in December to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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