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Nogales, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
19,753
Population
949/sq mi density
$40,745
Median Income
$21,340 per capita
$172,800
Home Value
$216,785 Zillow
$691
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
204
Violent Crime/100K
3,023 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$40,745 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$172,800 home value, $691/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Nogales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,798 ft (1,158 m) |
| Area | 20.8 sq mi (53.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 949/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3619°N, 110.9348°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nogales International (OLS) 6 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 | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Nogales has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (0.2").