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Morenci, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Greenlee County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,514
Population
1,628/sq mi density
$79,800
Median Income
$42,215 per capita
$554
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
20
Violent Crime/100K
2,099 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$79,800 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
20 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Morenci enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,268 ft (1,301 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,628/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0584°N, 109.3332°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Greenlee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Safford Regional (SAD) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Morenci has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 43°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and April the driest (0.4").