San Jose, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Graham County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
560 Population 133/sq mi density
$46,339 Median Income $24,916 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $277,261 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,339 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
San Jose enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation3,020 ft (920 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates32.8180°N, 109.5948°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGraham County County
Nearest AirportSafford Regional (SAD)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.0"
79% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.33"
Driest Month (May) 0.17"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.6 / 100
Community Resilience7.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jun 29, 2014 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M5.3 48 km
Jun 29, 2014 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona M4.0 54 km
Jul 3, 2014 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.9 55 km
Jul 12, 2014 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 56 km
Jul 9, 2014 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 56 km
Jun 29, 2014 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 51 km
Jul 11, 2014 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 47 km
Jul 10, 2014 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 56 km
Oct 8, 2012 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.6 73 km
May 24, 2010 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 63 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 146 km
May 24, 2010 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 60 km
Oct 29, 2012 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.5 73 km
Jul 6, 2014 Arizona M3.5 50 km
Jun 30, 2014 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 56 km
Jun 29, 2014 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 58 km
Jul 11, 2014 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 50 km
Apr 22, 2020 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M3.5 145 km
Jun 29, 2014 10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 48 km
Apr 27, 2019 2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

7 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 23, 2019 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 17, 1971 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 31, 2015 EF0 12 km 0
Aug 15, 2014 EF0 72 km 0
Aug 17, 1992 EF0 49 km 0
Sep 9, 1972 EF0 74 km 0
Aug 31, 1966 EF0 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (151,684 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 151,684 60 km
2014 SKUNK 73,774 82 km
2017 FRYE 54,202 28 km
2021 PINNACLE 35,281 58 km
2020 COW CANYON 33,536 93 km
2004 NUTALL COMPLEX (NUTALL) 31,880 29 km
2020 VALLEY 29,331 90 km
2018 RATTLESNAKE 27,383 91 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 2 26,885 93 km
2009 GREASEWOOD 24,902 38 km
1993 MARKHAM 24,636 82 km
2021 BEAR 24,459 76 km
2020 BRINGHAM 23,134 75 km
1996 UNNAMED 19,686 93 km
1995 RHETT 19,337 91 km
2020 ROCKHOUSE 18,435 95 km
2012 GRAPEVINE 17,542 38 km
1998 XK 17,396 80 km
1989 WHITLOCK 16,986 43 km
2004 KP 16,328 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
February 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
March 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
June 83°F (29°C) 0.2 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 85°F (29°C) 1.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in Coldest

San Jose has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 47°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and May the driest (0.2").

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