Mesa, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Pinal County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
507,478
Population
3,578/sq mi density
$78,779
Median Income
$39,586 per capita
$364,300
Home Value
$429,657 Zillow
$1,478
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
486
Violent Crime/100K
1,488 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$78,779 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$364,300 home value, $1,478/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
486 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mesa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
92°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (34°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Area | 138.6 sq mi (359.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,578/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4006°N, 111.7165°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Pinal County County |
| Nearest Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 17 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 | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Mesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 53°F in December to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.1").