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Sun Lakes, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Pinal County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
14,079
Population
2,617/sq mi density
$63,545
Median Income
$53,743 per capita
$425,500
Home Value
$521,806 Zillow
$1,875
Median Rent
47.0% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
185
Violent Crime/100K
2,236 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,545 median income, 1.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$425,500 home value, $1,875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sun Lakes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,190 ft (363 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,617/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2150°N, 111.8700°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Pinal County County |
| Nearest Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0517 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in |
Sun Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 53°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.1").