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Santa Cruz, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Maricopa County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
101
Population
62/sq mi density
74°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
573
Violent Crime/100K
10,328 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
573 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
94°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,046 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2327°N, 112.1594°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Maricopa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0507 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 22.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.54 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.31 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| 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 | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 53°F in December to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.1").