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Douglas, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Cochise County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,118 Population 1,615/sq mi density
$39,350 Median Income $18,276 per capita
$138,200 Home Value $169,813 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
63 Violent Crime/100K 3,763 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$39,350 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$138,200 home value, $755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Douglas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,095 ft (1,248 m)
Area10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²)
Population Density1,615/sq mi
Coordinates31.3993°N, 109.5413°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyCochise County County
Nearest AirportBisbee Douglas International (DUG)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.0"
63% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.39"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0493 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.8 / 100
Community Resilience5.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jun 29, 2014 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M5.3 136 km
Jul 31, 2021 17 km W of Bavispe, Mexico M5.2 113 km
Oct 16, 1999 10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico M4.5 136 km
Aug 18, 2021 23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico M4.1 122 km
Jun 29, 2014 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona M4.0 136 km
Jul 3, 2014 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.9 138 km
Oct 31, 1990 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico M3.8 63 km
Jul 12, 2014 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 132 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 88 km
Jun 29, 2014 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 132 km
Jul 11, 2014 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 145 km
Jul 9, 2014 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 135 km
Jul 10, 2014 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 133 km
Jun 29, 2014 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 136 km
Mar 10, 1992 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico M3.5 91 km
Jul 6, 2014 Arizona M3.5 135 km
Jun 30, 2014 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 129 km
Apr 22, 2020 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M3.5 46 km
Jul 11, 2014 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 136 km
Feb 27, 2018 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico M3.4 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

17 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 17, 1971 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 16, 1971 EF1 74 km 0
Jul 28, 1966 EF1 32 km 0
Jun 15, 1961 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 29, 2017 EF0 77 km 0
Sep 22, 2015 EF0 86 km 0
Nov 29, 2009 EF0 8 km 0
Oct 15, 2005 EF0 88 km 0
Aug 23, 1997 EF0 70 km 0
Aug 29, 1993 EF0 79 km 0
Jul 16, 1990 EF0 62 km 0
Jun 24, 1974 EF0 17 km 0
Sep 9, 1972 EF0 91 km 0
Aug 31, 1966 EF0 83 km 0
Jul 10, 1963 EF0 34 km 0
May 16, 1961 EF0 76 km 0
Jul 12, 1956 EF0 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HORSESHOE 2 (226,079 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 HORSESHOE 2 226,079 62 km
2009 PASCO 104,011 69 km
2018 OK BAR 60,456 82 km
2003 UNNAMED 38,998 49 km
2002 RYAN 36,922 94 km
2018 SAN LUIS 36,237 79 km
1994 FLAT COMPLEX 34,859 68 km
2011 CLOVERDALE2 33,552 55 km
2002 WALNUT 30,388 84 km
2011 MONUMENT 30,219 67 km
1989 GRAY 28,758 76 km
1993 LINCH 27,546 80 km
1994 RATTLESNAKE 25,238 57 km
1999 GARCIA 22,621 75 km
2006 ADOBE 20,089 77 km
2011 TRUCK STOP 19,656 68 km
2008 CENTER PEAK 19,443 84 km
2009 HOG 18,086 45 km
1994 LYNCH 16,204 78 km
1988 PEAK 16,078 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
February 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Douglas has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and April the driest (0.2").

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