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La Paz Valley, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · La Paz County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
550
Population
19/sq mi density
74°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
248
Violent Crime/100K
3,301 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
La Paz Valley has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.6 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
96°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,057 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 29.3 sq mi (76.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5582°N, 114.2435°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | La Paz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (YUM) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0500 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.2 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
La Paz Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 53°F in December to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").