Peridot, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,141
Population
209/sq mi density
$44,083
Median Income
$15,474 per capita
$59,700
Home Value
$232,978 Zillow
$612
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$44,083 median income, 16.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,700 home value, $612/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Peridot enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,641 ft (805 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3033°N, 110.4590°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Gila County County |
| Nearest Airport | Safford Regional (SAD) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 52.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 29 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0517 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.67 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.4 / 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 Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very 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 (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Peridot has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.1").