Gold Canyon, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Pinal County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
12,488
Population
436/sq mi density
$85,833
Median Income
$59,648 per capita
$469,600
Home Value
$477,944 Zillow
$1,213
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$85,833 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$469,600 home value, $1,213/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Gold Canyon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,906 ft (581 m) |
| Area | 22.4 sq mi (58.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 436/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3639°N, 111.4230°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Pinal County County |
| Nearest Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 77.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 21.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 70 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0517 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Gold Canyon has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 54°F in December to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.1").