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Nelson, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Pinal County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
316
Population
672/sq mi density
$54,115
Median Income
$22,258 per capita
$98,400
Home Value
$432,818 Zillow
70°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
2,436
Violent Crime/100K
17,960 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,115 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,436 violent crimes/100K (541% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Nelson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,977 ft (603 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 672/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4298°N, 111.2649°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Pinal County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marana Regional (AVW) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Nelson has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 52°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and May the driest (0.2").