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Dripping Springs, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
277
Population
41/sq mi density
$48,355
Median Income
$26,773 per capita
$534
Median Rent
22.6% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
543
Violent Crime/100K
5,312 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,355 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
543 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dripping Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,241 ft (683 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1049°N, 110.7549°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Gila County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marana Regional (AVW) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0517 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.67 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in |
Dripping Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.2").