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Apache Junction, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Pinal County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
39,746
Population
875/sq mi density
$58,619
Median Income
$35,205 per capita
$196,700
Home Value
$373,613 Zillow
$1,019
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
223
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,619 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$196,700 home value, $1,019/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Apache Junction has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
92°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Area | 45.5 sq mi (117.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 875/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3828°N, 111.5405°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Pinal County County |
| Nearest Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0517 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Apache Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 53°F in December to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.1").