Picture Rocks, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Pima County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
9,665
Population
136/sq mi density
$59,745
Median Income
$30,004 per capita
$181,200
Home Value
$432,818 Zillow
$1,301
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$59,745 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,200 home value, $1,301/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Picture Rocks enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 56.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,097 ft (639 m) |
| Area | 70.9 sq mi (183.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3247°N, 111.2599°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Pima County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marana Regional (AVW) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 56.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 30.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 12 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.10 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.22 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Picture Rocks has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 53°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and May the driest (0.2").