Chris Dunn Biography
Chris Dunn is an American Anchor and Meteorologist working for KPNX 12News, serving as the weekend evening weather anchor. He has been working for the station since January 2023, after working for PlaneSense, Inc. for 2 years, where he started as a first officer and later became captain. Also, he was an adjunct instructor at Chandler/Gilbert Community College.
Chris Dunn Age
Dunn likes to keep his personal life private; hence, he has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 50s, judging from his appearance.
Chris Dunn Height
Dunn stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Chris Dunn Family
Dunn has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also unknown if Dunn has any siblings.
Chris Dunn Wife
Dunn married Stella, as evidenced by his Facebook post on January 1, 2026, captioned “🥳 Happy New Year and happy anniversary to my beautiful wife Stella! I hope 2026 will bring us good health, happiness…” Stella is a home-based baker, specializing in decorated sugar cookies in Chandler, Arizona. During his free time, he spends time outdoors, shares stories about Arizona’s skies, or sprinkles in a bit of humor while helping viewers stay ahead of the weather.
Chris Dunn Net Worth
Dunn has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor and Meteorologist.
Chris Dunn Salary
Dunn earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Chris Dunn KPNX 12News
Dunn is working at KPNX 12News alongside other famous KPNX 12News meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Mark Curtis
- Caribe Devine
- Rachel Cole
- Trisha Hendricks
- Jade Cunningham
- Chase Golightly
- Krystle Long
- Troy Lynch
- Destry Jetton
Chris Dunn Education
Dunn joined Fullerton College in 1987 after completing his high school education. He received an Associate of Arts degree in Broadcasting in 1988, before transferring to California State University, Chico. In 1990, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting.
Dunn joined Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2008, where he obtained a Master’s degree in Aviation Safety, merging his love of meteorology with aviation expertise. While studying at Fullerton College, he worked as a production director of KBPK-FM and general manager of KFCR-Cable FM.
Chris Dunn Career
Dunn is working for KPNX 12News, serving as a weekend evening weather anchor. He ensures to deliver accurate, engaging forecasts so that viewers can plan their days and safely enjoy Arizona’s outdoors. He delivers insight and context to the Valley, from summer thunderstorms to monsoon season and unexpected weather events.
Dunn has been fascinated with the weather from a young age. He relocated from Southern California to Louisiana when he was 12 years old. There, he experienced volatile storms and four seasons in Denver, Colorado. This furthered fanned his passion.
Before joining 12News, Dunn honed his skills as a meteorologist at TV stations across the country, including Mobile, Denver, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Miami, Fort Myers, Chico, and, recently, in Phoenix from 2009 to 2016.
During his career, Dunn has broadcast blizzards, haboobs, hurricanes, Arctic outbreaks, and severe desert heatwaves. He has also won five Emmy Awards and two Associated Press Awards. The National Weather Association has recognized him with its NWA TV Seal of Approval. In addition, he was among the first to earn the Certified Broadcast Meteorologists (#9) Seal in the nation through the American Meteorological Society.
Dunn has been a longtime Arizonan since 2009, and loves the state’s clear skies, desert landscapes, and community spirit. When he is not in the newsroom, he is a commercial pilot and FAA-certified flight instructor, logging over 2,000 flight hours. Moreover, he has been the captain of a Pilatus PC-12 flying passengers across North America. He once even owned an avocado farm in San Diego!
Chris Dunn Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). He has over 16K followers on Facebook, over 1.8K on Instagram, and over 4.3K on X.