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Sonoita, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
721
Population
68/sq mi density
$90,000
Median Income
$43,751 per capita
$429,400
Home Value
$563,669 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
673
Violent Crime/100K
1,121 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$429,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
673 violent crimes/100K (77% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sonoita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,885 ft (1,489 m) |
| Area | 10.6 sq mi (27.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6656°N, 110.6391°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nogales International (OLS) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
Sonoita has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (0.2").