How does Prescott, AZ compare in temperature to Phoenix?

Prescott sits at 5,374 feet in the Bradshaw Mountains, making it dramatically cooler than Phoenix 95 miles to the south, with a record high of only 99°F.

Does Prescott, AZ get lightning?

Yes, the summer monsoon brings intense lightning to the surrounding ponderosa pine forest, and Yavapai County has historically been one of the most lightning-active counties in Arizona.

What was the Yarnell Hill Fire?

The June 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire, 40 miles from Prescott, killed 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots from the Prescott Fire Department, the deadliest US wildland firefighter fatality since 1933.

What is Prescott, Arizona's record low temperature?

Prescott's record low is minus 14°F.

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