Morenci, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Greenlee County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
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
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$79,800 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
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. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Morenci has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 47°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.4").