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Mescal, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,601
Population
325/sq mi density
$52,465
Median Income
$28,645 per capita
$182,900
Home Value
$249,102 Zillow
$737
Median Rent
38.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
673
Violent Crime/100K
1,121 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,465 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$182,900 home value, $737/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
673 violent crimes/100K (77% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Mescal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,172 ft (1,272 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 325/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9674°N, 110.4366°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tucson International (TUS) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.3 / 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 High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in |
Mescal has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and May the driest (0.2").