San Simon, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Graham County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
253 Population 333/sq mi density
$23,500 Median Income $20,337 per capita
$36,700 Home Value $251,348 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$23,500 median income, 15.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
San Simon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation3,609 ft (1,100 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density333/sq mi
Coordinates32.2682°N, 109.2302°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGraham County County
Nearest AirportSafford Regional (SAD)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.3"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.19"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

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

68 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 35 km
Jun 29, 2014 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona M4.0 35 km
Jul 3, 2014 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.9 37 km
Jul 12, 2014 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 31 km
Jul 11, 2014 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 44 km
Jul 9, 2014 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 35 km
May 24, 2010 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 112 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 76 km
May 24, 2010 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 115 km
Oct 8, 2012 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.6 125 km
Jul 10, 2014 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 32 km
Jun 29, 2014 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 31 km
Jul 11, 2014 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 35 km
Jun 29, 2014 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 35 km
Jun 30, 2014 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 28 km
Apr 22, 2020 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M3.5 77 km
Jul 6, 2014 Arizona M3.5 34 km
Oct 29, 2012 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.5 126 km
Apr 27, 2019 2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 46 km
Jan 25, 2015 9 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 23, 2019 EF1 63 km 0
Jul 17, 1971 EF1 56 km 0
Jun 15, 1961 EF1 50 km 0
Oct 7, 2015 EF0 78 km 0
Sep 22, 2015 EF0 97 km 0
Jul 31, 2015 EF0 80 km 0
Aug 15, 2014 EF0 72 km 0
Sep 6, 2007 EF0 81 km 0
Oct 15, 2005 EF0 59 km 0
Aug 17, 1992 EF0 59 km 0
Jul 16, 1990 EF0 69 km 0
Jun 24, 1974 EF0 99 km 0
Sep 9, 1972 EF0 57 km 0
Aug 31, 1966 EF0 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HORSESHOE 2 (226,079 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 HORSESHOE 2 226,079 40 km
2018 OK BAR 60,456 99 km
2017 FRYE 54,202 77 km
2003 UNNAMED 38,998 99 km
1994 FLAT COMPLEX 34,859 97 km
2004 NUTALL COMPLEX (NUTALL) 31,880 79 km
2002 WALNUT 30,388 95 km
1989 GRAY 28,758 89 km
1994 RATTLESNAKE 25,238 46 km
2009 GREASEWOOD 24,902 57 km
2006 ADOBE 20,089 85 km
2009 HOG 18,086 83 km
2012 GRAPEVINE 17,542 65 km
1989 WHITLOCK 16,986 39 km
2017 LIZARD 15,791 80 km
2015 GREASEWOOD 2015 NON-WUI 13,968 57 km
2011 GODFREY 13,536 82 km
2017 SWISSHELMS 10,798 70 km
2021 WALNUT 10,576 86 km
2016 UNNAMED 10,090 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
February 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
June 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.0 in Coldest

San Simon has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and May the driest (0.1").

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