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Sahuarita, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
35,012
Population
1,105/sq mi density
$100,719
Median Income
$40,800 per capita
$341,800
Home Value
$349,938 Zillow
$1,763
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
139
Violent Crime/100K
1,115 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$100,719 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$341,800 home value, $1,763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sahuarita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,743 ft (836 m) |
| Area | 31.0 sq mi (80.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9322°N, 110.9654°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tucson International (TUS) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.3 / 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 High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Sahuarita has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 51°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and May the driest (0.2").