Sign In Register

Chandler, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Maricopa County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
278,123 Population 4,236/sq mi density
$103,691 Median Income $51,746 per capita
$469,800 Home Value $521,806 Zillow
$1,806 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature 350 sunny days/yr
228 Violent Crime/100K 2,071 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$103,691 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$469,800 home value, $1,806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Chandler has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 100°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 100°F Jul (38°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average100°F (38°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Area64.5 sq mi (167.1 km²)
Population Density4,236/sq mi
Coordinates33.2828°N, 111.8518°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyMaricopa County County
Nearest AirportPhoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.3"
70% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.22"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0507 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)22.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.54 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.31 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.1 / 100
Community Resilience18.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Very High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Very High
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M3.0 on Feb 19, 2025.

May 9, 2009 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona M3.1 107 km
Jun 25, 2010 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona M3.1 71 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 138 km
Sep 9, 2014 6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.9 80 km
Aug 30, 2014 8 km W of Rock House, Arizona M2.9 86 km
Sep 26, 2010 3 km NNW of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.8 80 km
Jun 6, 2020 5 km NW of New River, Arizona M2.6 80 km
Feb 25, 2022 1 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.6 79 km
Feb 15, 2022 6 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.5 76 km
Feb 12, 2022 2 km ESE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

93 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 80 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 17, 1993 EF2 38 km 0
Jun 21, 1972 EF2 25 km 0
Sep 14, 1971 EF2 43 km 0
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 12 km 0
Oct 3, 1968 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 4, 1968 EF2 16 km 0
Jul 29, 2010 EF1 92 km 0
Feb 13, 1995 EF1 16 km 0
Jan 18, 1993 EF1 25 km 0
May 23, 1992 EF1 30 km 0
Jan 6, 1992 EF1 30 km 0
Jul 20, 1988 EF1 62 km 0
Nov 18, 1986 EF1 32 km 0
Mar 15, 1985 EF1 47 km 0
Aug 9, 1984 EF1 45 km 0
Jul 22, 1984 EF1 28 km 0
Aug 16, 1983 EF1 23 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF1 41 km 0
Sep 5, 1981 EF1 89 km 0
Sep 5, 1981 EF1 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BUSH (212,542 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 BUSH 212,542 74 km
2021 TELEGRAPH 187,248 85 km
2019 WOODBURY 130,242 68 km
2004 WILLOW 118,494 98 km
2005 EDGE COMPLEX 69,291 70 km
1996 LONE 60,574 67 km
2024 SAND STONE 26,470 60 km
2020 SAWTOOTH 23,174 52 km
2024 SKELETON 22,753 100 km
1995 RIO 22,666 47 km
2020 SALT 21,885 91 km
1995 BASIN 21,533 80 km
2012 SUNFLOWER 17,687 83 km
2005 THREE FIRE COMPLEX (THREE) 15,849 73 km
2024 SIPHON 15,019 45 km
2024 WILDCAT 14,176 64 km
2020 SEARS 13,369 71 km
1995 RIVER 11,707 49 km
2005 BART 10,997 69 km
2005 UNNAMED 9,537 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
June 87°F (31°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 100°F (38°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 91°F (33°C) 1.2 in Wettest
September 85°F (30°C) 0.8 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
December 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in

Chandler has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 49°F in January to 100°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.1").

View full weather details →