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Whetstone, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
673
Violent Crime/100K
1,121 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,050 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$200,600 home value, $1,057/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
673 violent crimes/100K (77% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Whetstone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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 | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in |
Whetstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and May the driest (0.2").