Sonoita, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
721
Population
68/sq mi density
$90,000
Median Income
$43,751 per capita
$429,400
Home Value
$570,225 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 20.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$429,400 home value, /mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
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 | 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 (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 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 15.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (0.2").