Palominas, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
278
Population
143/sq mi density
$194,100
Home Value
$227,733 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Palominas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,226 ft (1,288 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 143/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3876°N, 110.1151°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bisbee Douglas International (DUG) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
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) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in |
Palominas has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and May the driest (0.2").