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Sunsites, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Cochise County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
660
Population
742/sq mi density
$50,833
Median Income
$36,313 per capita
$134,200
Home Value
$208,501 Zillow
$1,053
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
20
Violent Crime/100K
2,099 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,200 home value, $1,053/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
20 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunsites 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 Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,334 ft (1,321 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 742/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9417°N, 109.8408°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Cochise County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bisbee Douglas International (DUG) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0493 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.2 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in |
Sunsites has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and May the driest (0.2").