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Sunwest, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · La Paz County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
46
Population
2/sq mi density
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
240
Violent Crime/100K
2,148 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
240 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunwest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,500 ft (457 m) |
| Area | 24.3 sq mi (62.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6510°N, 113.4091°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | La Paz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 82 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0500 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in |
Sunwest has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 49°F in January to 92°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.1").