Whetstone, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,840
Population
30/sq mi density
$51,050
Median Income
$29,376 per capita
$200,600
Home Value
$214,661 Zillow
$1,057
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$51,050 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$200,600 home value, $1,057/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Whetstone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,227 ft (1,288 m) |
| Area | 94.0 sq mi (243.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7189°N, 110.2920°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nogales International (OLS) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Whetstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 47°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (0.2").