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Poston, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · La Paz County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
168 Population 122/sq mi density
$375 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
248 Violent Crime/100K 3,301 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Poston has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates33.9921°N, 114.4045°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyLa Paz County County
Nearest AirportLaughlin/Bullhead International (IFP)
81 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.7"
85% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.67"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0500 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)2.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.6 / 100
Community Resilience0.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

816 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 148 km
Aug 27, 2012 5km NNE of Brawley, CA M4.9 150 km
Mar 24, 2009 4km S of Bombay Beach, CA M4.8 144 km
Oct 16, 1999 13km W of Niland, California M4.7 144 km
Aug 26, 2012 6km N of Brawley, CA M4.6 150 km
Oct 16, 1999 11km SE of Bombay Beach, CA M4.5 139 km
Jul 11, 2025 12 km WNW of Calipatria, CA M4.3 147 km
Sep 27, 2016 6km SSE of Bombay Beach, CA M4.3 144 km
Apr 30, 2023 8km WSW of Niland, CA M4.3 141 km
Sep 26, 2016 6km SSE of Bombay Beach, CA M4.3 144 km
Jun 12, 2021 12km WSW of Niland, CA M4.3 145 km
Jun 5, 2021 10km WNW of Calipatria, CA M4.3 147 km
Apr 30, 2023 9 km SW of Niland, CA M4.3 142 km
Apr 30, 2023 7km WSW of Niland, CA M4.3 140 km
Aug 26, 2012 6km N of Brawley, CA M4.3 149 km
Jun 12, 2021 11 km W of Niland, California M4.1 142 km
Sep 27, 2016 6km SSE of Bombay Beach, CA M4.1 142 km
Aug 2, 2023 8 km SW of Niland, CA M4.1 141 km
Nov 13, 2001 5km SE of Bombay Beach, CA M4.1 142 km
May 21, 2015 13km WNW of Calipatria, CA M4.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

8 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 16, 1973 EF3 46 km 0
Jul 31, 1983 EF1 39 km 0
Sep 18, 1972 EF1 36 km 0
Oct 13, 2018 EF0 38 km 0
Apr 21, 2015 EF0 94 km 0
Jan 21, 2010 EF0 62 km 0
Aug 7, 1997 EF0 70 km 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF0 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HARCUVAR (16,305 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 HARCUVAR 16,305 96 km
2015 WILLOW 6,084 95 km
2022 LOST LAKE 5,455 7 km
2006 CIBOLA 4,703 79 km
2011 THREE SLASHES 4,581 84 km
1995 ICEHOUSE 4,570 97 km
2005 BOSQUE 3,381 36 km
1998 SOUTH DIKE 3,148 90 km
1995 LOST LAKE 2,846 6 km
1999 ARRASTRA 2,556 69 km
1992 WALTERS 2,170 85 km
1994 BLACK MESA 1,657 66 km
2016 TOPOCK 1,422 84 km
1986 COLORADO 2 1,403 8 km
1987 THREE MILE 1,392 93 km
2021 PLANET RANCH 1,250 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 93°F (34°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 91°F (33°C) 0.7 in Wettest
September 85°F (29°C) 0.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in

Poston has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 52°F in January to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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