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San Luis, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Yuma County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
35,998 Population 1,064/sq mi density
$57,364 Median Income $17,936 per capita
$197,400 Home Value $235,074 Zillow
$746 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 1,228 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$57,364 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$197,400 home value, $746/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
San Luis 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

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area33.8 sq mi (87.6 km²)
Population Density1,064/sq mi
Coordinates32.4857°N, 114.7219°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyYuma County County
Nearest AirportYuma Mcas/Yuma International (YUM)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.3"
91% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.47"
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

9,846 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 58 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 44 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 114 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 59 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 53 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 60 km
Mar 7, 2020 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.5 90 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 55 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 97 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 59 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 52 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 131 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 98 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 63 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 85 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 112 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 68 km
Oct 3, 1994 5 km NE of Ejido Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota (El Indiviso), Mexico M5.2 51 km
Feb 11, 2008 7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 53 km
Feb 9, 2008 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 54 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 60 km 0
Aug 29, 1993 EF1 89 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF1 40 km 0
Sep 13, 1966 EF1 24 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF1 29 km 0
Oct 13, 2018 EF0 54 km 0
Aug 10, 2006 EF0 67 km 0
Aug 30, 2000 EF0 66 km 0
Sep 24, 1997 EF0 95 km 0
May 5, 1992 EF0 89 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF0 45 km 0
Sep 28, 1979 EF0 21 km 0
Feb 10, 1978 EF0 56 km 0
Feb 10, 1978 EF0 78 km 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF0 96 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF0 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 115 km
Pinacate Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,200 m (3,937 ft) Unknown 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CIBOLA (4,703 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 CIBOLA 4,703 93 km
2011 THREE SLASHES 4,581 88 km
1989 LAGUNA II 3,042 47 km
1989 FERGUSON 2,284 62 km
1992 WALTERS 2,170 87 km
2013 ISLAND LAKE 2,021 64 km
1987 FERGUSONLK 1,692 61 km
2005 GETTING 1,403 85 km
2021 CLIP 1,295 71 km
2019 BERMUDA 1,175 47 km
2003 MITTRY 1,066 48 km
1990 YOCUM 1,006 90 km
1987 IMPERIAL 1,006 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
February 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 87°F (30°C) 0.0 in
July 95°F (35°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 91°F (33°C) 0.5 in Wettest
September 86°F (30°C) 0.4 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest

San Luis has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 55°F in December to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.5") and May the driest (0.0").

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