Sierra Vista, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
45,203
Population
297/sq mi density
$69,783
Median Income
$38,109 per capita
$239,000
Home Value
$301,435 Zillow
$1,110
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
240
Violent Crime/100K
1,727 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$69,783 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$239,000 home value, $1,110/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
240 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sierra Vista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,613 ft (1,406 m) |
| Area | 152.4 sq mi (394.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 297/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5654°N, 110.3145°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nogales International (OLS) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Sierra Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 47°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (0.2").