Tempe, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Maricopa County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
186,419
Population
4,663/sq mi density
$77,643
Median Income
$42,371 per capita
$421,900
Home Value
$461,342 Zillow
$1,623
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
76°F
Avg Temperature
471
Violent Crime/100K
2,916 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$77,643 median income, 5.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$421,900 home value, $1,623/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Tempe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
96°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 75.6°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,663/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3884°N, 111.9318°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Maricopa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 77.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 9.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 73 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0507 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 22.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.54 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.31 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| 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 | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Tempe has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 56°F in December to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").