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Cibola, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · La Paz County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
213 Population 11/sq mi density
$37,600 Home Value $312,167 Zillow
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
248 Violent Crime/100K 3,301 property/100K
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cibola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation235 ft (72 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates33.3741°N, 114.6763°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyLa Paz County County
Nearest AirportYuma Mcas/Yuma International (YUM)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.6"
91% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.63"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0500 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)2.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.6 / 100
Community Resilience0.2 / 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)

Earthquake History

7,876 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 134 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 112 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 137 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 132 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 146 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 131 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 90 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 136 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 129 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 91 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 145 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 136 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 93 km
Oct 3, 1994 5 km NE of Ejido Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota (El Indiviso), Mexico M5.2 148 km
Feb 11, 2008 7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 128 km
Feb 9, 2008 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 126 km
Sep 19, 2009 7km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 124 km
Feb 19, 2008 14km NW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.0 120 km
Feb 12, 2008 13km SSE of Puebla, B.C., MX M5.0 119 km
Apr 5, 2010 20km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.0 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 16, 1973 EF3 28 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF1 66 km 0
Jul 31, 1983 EF1 53 km 0
Sep 13, 1966 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF1 72 km 0
Oct 13, 2018 EF0 64 km 0
Oct 13, 2018 EF0 59 km 0
Apr 21, 2015 EF0 82 km 0
Jan 21, 2010 EF0 17 km 0
Aug 10, 2006 EF0 65 km 0
Aug 30, 2000 EF0 55 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF0 63 km 0
Feb 10, 1978 EF0 91 km 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF0 36 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF0 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 90 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KING VALLEY (32,964 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 KING VALLEY 32,964 88 km
2022 LOST LAKE 5,455 74 km
2006 CIBOLA 4,703 6 km
2011 THREE SLASHES 4,581 11 km
2005 BOSQUE 3,381 38 km
1989 LAGUNA II 3,042 61 km
1995 LOST LAKE 2,846 75 km
1989 FERGUSON 2,284 44 km
1992 WALTERS 2,170 12 km
2013 ISLAND LAKE 2,021 36 km
1987 FERGUSONLK 1,692 45 km
1986 COLORADO 2 1,403 70 km
2021 CLIP 1,295 28 km
2019 BERMUDA 1,175 62 km
2003 MITTRY 1,066 62 km
1990 YOCUM 1,006 69 km
1987 IMPERIAL 1,006 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in
February 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 89°F (31°C) 0.0 in
July 95°F (35°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 93°F (34°C) 0.6 in Wettest
September 87°F (30°C) 0.4 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Cibola has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 54°F in December to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.6") and May the driest (0.0").

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