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San Carlos, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
4,769
Population
556/sq mi density
$50,814
Median Income
$15,523 per capita
$67,700
Home Value
$232,978 Zillow
$397
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
543
Violent Crime/100K
5,312 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$50,814 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,700 home value, $397/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
543 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
San Carlos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,910 ft (887 m) |
| Area | 8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 556/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3446°N, 110.4777°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Gila County County |
| Nearest Airport | Safford Regional (SAD) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0517 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.67 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.4 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in |
San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.3").