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Rye, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
22 Population 43/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
361 Violent Crime/100K 2,468 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
361 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,075 ft (937 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates34.0978°N, 111.3543°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGila County County
Nearest AirportPhoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0517 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.67 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.7 / 100
Community Resilience6.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 15, 2025.

Mar 2, 2005 40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona M5.1 77 km
Jan 30, 2005 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona M4.0 79 km
Jan 6, 1998 15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona M3.9 120 km
Jan 28, 2005 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.8 75 km
Jul 23, 2023 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona M3.8 123 km
Mar 18, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.8 107 km
Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 73 km
Jan 23, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.6 106 km
Oct 25, 2011 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona M3.5 137 km
Nov 13, 1991 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona M3.5 111 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 59 km
Apr 7, 2021 4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona M3.3 122 km
Jul 1, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.2 72 km
Jan 8, 2012 28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona M3.2 89 km
Mar 18, 2025 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.2 110 km
May 9, 2009 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona M3.1 74 km
May 5, 2015 6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona M3.1 101 km
Jun 25, 2010 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona M3.1 56 km
Jun 17, 2014 17 km SSE of Williams, Arizona M3.0 131 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

59 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 61 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 17, 1993 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 21, 1972 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 4, 1968 EF2 86 km 0
Nov 19, 2023 EF1 19 km 0
Jul 10, 2021 EF1 56 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF1 43 km 0
Feb 13, 1995 EF1 89 km 0
May 23, 1992 EF1 95 km 0
Jan 6, 1992 EF1 95 km 0
Nov 18, 1986 EF1 78 km 0
Aug 9, 1984 EF1 86 km 0
Aug 16, 1983 EF1 97 km 0
May 4, 1976 EF1 75 km 0
Oct 18, 1972 EF1 77 km 0
Sep 10, 1972 EF1 90 km 0
Oct 18, 1971 EF1 81 km 0
Sep 5, 1970 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 20, 1968 EF1 96 km 0
Dec 19, 1967 EF1 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 1075 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RODEO (461,774 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 RODEO 461,774 83 km
2005 CAVE CREEK COMPLEX 246,143 51 km
2020 BUSH 212,542 32 km
2019 WOODBURY 130,242 66 km
2004 WILLOW 118,494 13 km
2005 EDGE COMPLEX 69,291 34 km
2020 GRIFFIN 61,455 92 km
1996 LONE 60,574 46 km
2021 BACKBONE 41,168 44 km
2017 BROOKLYN 39,780 61 km
2016 JACK 35,926 68 km
2016 JUNIPER 32,293 47 km
2017 GOODWIN 28,192 92 km
2024 SAND STONE 26,470 41 km
1990 DUDE 25,080 36 km
2015 CAMILLO 24,654 84 km
2020 SAWTOOTH 23,174 79 km
2024 SKELETON 22,753 63 km
1995 RIO 22,666 59 km
2020 SALT 21,885 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
August 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
September 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
December 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in

Rye has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.3").

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