Patagonia, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
882
Population
684/sq mi density
$29,844
Median Income
$28,445 per capita
$332,700
Home Value
$400,386 Zillow
$827
Median Rent
36.2% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,844 median income, 13.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$332,700 home value, $827/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Patagonia 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. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,073 ft (1,241 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 684/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5447°N, 110.7455°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nogales International (OLS) 11 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 | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Patagonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and May the driest (0.2").