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Ehrenberg, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · La Paz County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
946 Population 79/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $20,185 per capita
$719 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
248 Violent Crime/100K 3,301 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ehrenberg has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 94°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average94°F (35°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation405 ft (123 m)
Area12.1 sq mi (31.4 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates33.6142°N, 114.4830°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyLa Paz County County
Nearest AirportYuma Mcas/Yuma International (YUM)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.1"
89% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.83"
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

1,968 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 144 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 119 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 120 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 119 km
Aug 27, 2012 5km NNE of Brawley, CA M4.9 117 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NW of Brawley, CA M4.9 120 km
May 12, 2024 9 km NNW of Delta, B.C., MX M4.9 150 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km NNW of El Centro, CA M4.8 135 km
Dec 30, 2009 14km ESE of Puebla, B.C., MX M4.8 138 km
Mar 24, 2009 4km S of Bombay Beach, CA M4.8 120 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km W of Niland, California M4.7 117 km
Aug 26, 2012 6km N of Brawley, CA M4.6 117 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km N of Brawley, CA M4.6 118 km
Jun 5, 2024 8 km N of Delta, B.C., MX M4.6 148 km
Feb 12, 2024 2 km NNW of El Centro, CA M4.6 135 km
Jun 14, 2000 7km NE of Imperial, CA M4.5 125 km
Oct 16, 1999 11km SE of Bombay Beach, CA M4.5 114 km
Feb 12, 2008 12km SSE of Puebla, B.C., MX M4.5 149 km
Jun 30, 2006 10km SW of Salton City, CA M4.4 150 km
Aug 26, 2012 6km SSE of Westmorland, CA M4.4 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 16, 1973 EF3 14 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF1 91 km 0
Jul 31, 1983 EF1 24 km 0
Sep 18, 1972 EF1 76 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF1 99 km 0
Oct 13, 2018 EF0 85 km 0
Oct 13, 2018 EF0 30 km 0
Apr 21, 2015 EF0 87 km 0
Jan 21, 2010 EF0 27 km 0
Aug 10, 2006 EF0 81 km 0
Aug 30, 2000 EF0 87 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF0 87 km 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF0 63 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF0 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 115 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 KING VALLEY 32,964 90 km
2022 LOST LAKE 5,455 45 km
2006 CIBOLA 4,703 38 km
2011 THREE SLASHES 4,581 43 km
2005 BOSQUE 3,381 7 km
1989 LAGUNA II 3,042 85 km
1995 LOST LAKE 2,846 45 km
1989 FERGUSON 2,284 68 km
1992 WALTERS 2,170 44 km
2013 ISLAND LAKE 2,021 64 km
1987 FERGUSONLK 1,692 68 km
1986 COLORADO 2 1,403 41 km
2021 CLIP 1,295 58 km
2021 PLANET RANCH 1,250 84 km
2019 BERMUDA 1,175 85 km
2003 MITTRY 1,066 85 km
1990 YOCUM 1,006 98 km
1987 IMPERIAL 1,006 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
July 94°F (35°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 93°F (34°C) 0.8 in Wettest
September 87°F (30°C) 0.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Ehrenberg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 54°F in December to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").

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