Bitter Springs, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Kane County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
435
Population
54/sq mi density
$37,115
Median Income
$20,551 per capita
$64,300
Home Value
$375,270 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$37,115 median income, 20.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bitter Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
89°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,604 ft (1,708 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6117°N, 111.6475°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Kane County County |
| Nearest Airport | St George Regional (SGU) 107 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 135 km |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 141 km |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in |
Bitter Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 39°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.1").