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Rancho Mesa Verde, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Yuma County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
470 Population 4,273/sq mi density
76°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
165 Violent Crime/100K 1,420 property/100K
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Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rancho Mesa Verde has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density4,273/sq mi
Coordinates32.5944°N, 114.6551°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyYuma County County
Nearest AirportYuma Mcas/Yuma International (YUM)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.3"
91% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.63"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.5 / 100
Community Resilience1.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9,380 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 69 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 52 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 118 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 66 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 74 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 70 km
Mar 7, 2020 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.5 101 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 66 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 95 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 70 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 63 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 96 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 144 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 75 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 93 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 110 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 82 km
Oct 3, 1994 5 km NE of Ejido Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota (El Indiviso), Mexico M5.2 65 km
Feb 11, 2008 7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 64 km
Feb 9, 2008 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

16 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 17, 1959 EF2 52 km 0
Aug 29, 1993 EF1 90 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF1 26 km 0
Sep 13, 1966 EF1 12 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF1 15 km 0
Oct 13, 2018 EF0 40 km 0
Aug 10, 2006 EF0 54 km 0
Aug 30, 2000 EF0 60 km 0
Sep 24, 1997 EF0 97 km 0
May 5, 1992 EF0 90 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF0 31 km 0
Sep 28, 1979 EF0 20 km 0
Feb 10, 1978 EF0 46 km 0
Feb 10, 1978 EF0 70 km 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF0 87 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF0 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 112 km
Pinacate Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,200 m (3,937 ft) Unknown 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KING VALLEY (32,964 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 KING VALLEY 32,964 89 km
2006 CIBOLA 4,703 81 km
2011 THREE SLASHES 4,581 76 km
1989 LAGUNA II 3,042 33 km
1989 FERGUSON 2,284 48 km
1992 WALTERS 2,170 75 km
2013 ISLAND LAKE 2,021 51 km
1987 FERGUSONLK 1,692 47 km
2005 GETTING 1,403 76 km
2021 CLIP 1,295 58 km
2019 BERMUDA 1,175 34 km
2003 MITTRY 1,066 34 km
1990 YOCUM 1,006 86 km
1987 IMPERIAL 1,006 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
February 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 87°F (30°C) 0.0 in
July 95°F (35°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 91°F (33°C) 0.6 in Wettest
September 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Rancho Mesa Verde has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 55°F in December to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.6") and May the driest (0.0").

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