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Sells, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Pima County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
2,200
Population
238/sq mi density
$34,138
Median Income
$13,348 per capita
$432
Median Rent
16.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
500
Violent Crime/100K
2,929 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$34,138 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
500 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sells enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,397 ft (731 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9209°N, 111.8709°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Pima County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marana Regional (AVW) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.10 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.22 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pinacate (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in |
Sells has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and May the driest (0.2").