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Sunizona, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Cochise County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
211 Population 23/sq mi density
$32,614 Median Income $18,953 per capita
$57,600 Home Value $208,501 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
20 Violent Crime/100K 2,099 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$32,614 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
20 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunizona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,376 ft (1,334 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates31.8855°N, 109.6332°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyCochise County County
Nearest AirportBisbee Douglas International (DUG)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.19"
Driest Month (May) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0493 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.8 / 100
Community Resilience5.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
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)

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jun 29, 2014 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M5.3 89 km
Jun 29, 2014 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona M4.0 91 km
Jul 3, 2014 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.9 93 km
Oct 31, 1990 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico M3.8 116 km
Jun 29, 2014 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 86 km
Jul 9, 2014 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 90 km
Jul 12, 2014 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 87 km
Jul 11, 2014 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 98 km
Jul 10, 2014 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 87 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 89 km
Jun 30, 2014 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 83 km
Jul 6, 2014 Arizona M3.5 89 km
Mar 10, 1992 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico M3.5 146 km
Apr 22, 2020 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M3.5 60 km
Jul 11, 2014 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 90 km
Jun 29, 2014 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 92 km
Jan 25, 2015 9 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 95 km
Feb 27, 2018 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico M3.4 134 km
Jun 29, 2014 10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 92 km
Apr 27, 2019 2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 23, 2019 EF1 49 km 0
Sep 1, 1971 EF1 93 km 0
Jul 17, 1971 EF1 45 km 0
Jul 16, 1971 EF1 73 km 0
Jul 28, 1966 EF1 59 km 0
Jun 15, 1961 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 29, 2017 EF0 54 km 0
Sep 22, 2015 EF0 52 km 0
Aug 15, 2014 EF0 55 km 0
Nov 29, 2009 EF0 53 km 0
Oct 15, 2005 EF0 79 km 0
Aug 23, 1997 EF0 73 km 0
Aug 29, 1993 EF0 72 km 0
Aug 17, 1992 EF0 62 km 0
Jul 16, 1990 EF0 18 km 0
Jun 24, 1974 EF0 47 km 0
Sep 9, 1972 EF0 38 km 0
Aug 31, 1966 EF0 31 km 0
Jul 10, 1963 EF0 57 km 0
Jul 12, 1956 EF0 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HORSESHOE 2 (226,079 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 HORSESHOE 2 226,079 34 km
2009 PASCO 104,011 96 km
2018 OK BAR 60,456 98 km
2017 FRYE 54,202 94 km
2017 SAWMILL 47,357 100 km
2003 UNNAMED 38,998 80 km
2002 RYAN 36,922 89 km
1994 FLAT COMPLEX 34,859 89 km
2011 CLOVERDALE2 33,552 87 km
2004 NUTALL COMPLEX (NUTALL) 31,880 95 km
2002 WALNUT 30,388 98 km
2011 MONUMENT 30,219 79 km
1989 GRAY 28,758 89 km
1993 LINCH 27,546 99 km
1994 RATTLESNAKE 25,238 34 km
2009 GREASEWOOD 24,902 70 km
1993 MARKHAM 24,636 98 km
2006 ADOBE 20,089 88 km
2011 TRUCK STOP 19,656 99 km
2009 HOG 18,086 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
June 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in

Sunizona has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and May the driest (0.2").

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