Brenda, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · La Paz County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
798
Population
115/sq mi density
$50,517
Median Income
$31,927 per capita
$64,200
Home Value
$141,014 Zillow
74°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,517 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,200 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Brenda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.6 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
96°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,374 ft (419 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6721°N, 113.9379°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | La Paz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (YUM) 80 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 61.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0500 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Brenda has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 52°F in December to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.1").