Lake of the Woods, Arizona
Lake of the Woods is a community of 3,250 people in Navajo County, Arizona.
Why visit Lake of the Woods
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Village 8, Pinetop-Lakeside Historical Museum, White Mountain Nature Center and Jack Barker Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; December lows average 19°F, and about 70 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lake of the Woods
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake of the Woods
Lake of the Woods is a census-designated place (CDP) in Navajo County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to the town of Pinetop-Lakeside. The population was 4,094 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lake of the Woods, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship3
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.1 mi
1520 Church Lane
Shopping1
Vintage Sisters Antiques
Shop · 1.1 mi
1976 North Niels Hansen Drive, Pinetop-Lakeside
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Blue Ridge High School Online
School · 1.6 mi
1200 W White Mountain Blvd, Lakeside
Blue Ridge K-12 Virtual Academy
School · 1.6 mi
1200 W White Mountain Blvd, Lakeside
Navit - Blue Ridge High School
School · 1.6 mi
1200 W White Mountain Blvd, Lakeside
Blue Ridge High School
School · 1.6 mi
1200 West White Mountain Boulevard, Pinetop-Lakeside
Pinetop-Lakeside Public Library
Library · 1.3 mi
1595 Johnson Drive, Pinetop-Lakeside
Healthcare1
Changepoint Psychiatric Hospital
Hospital · 1.4 mi
1920 West Commerce Drive, Lakeside
Map of Lake of the Woods
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 20°F | 2.3 in | 16.5 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 22°F | 2.2 in | 14.7 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 26°F | 2.0 in | 10.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 32°F | 0.9 in | 4.4 in |
| May | 71°F | 38°F | 0.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 46°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 52°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 52°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 46°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 34°F | 1.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 27°F | 1.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 19°F | 2.5 in | 15.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pinetop 2E (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Navajo County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-09-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2010-03-18: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2010-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2006-09-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Pinetop-Lakeside 2 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Wagon Wheel 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Pinetop Country Club 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Show Low 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Linden 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Taylor 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Whiteriver 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Snowflake 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Canyon Day 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Heber-Overgaard 37 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Patos en lago 01, WendyAvilesR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patos en lago 04, WendyAvilesR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patos en lago 03, WendyAvilesR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patos en lago 02, WendyAvilesR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Patos en lago 05, WendyAvilesR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mickymcsticky, Ryck Collyns, CC BY-SA 4.0
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