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Why, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Pima County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
87
Population
10/sq mi density
$48,182
Median Income
$19,517 per capita
74°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
478
Violent Crime/100K
3,575 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,182 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
478 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Why has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.0 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
92°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,811 ft (552 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2590°N, 112.7306°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Pima County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marana Regional (AVW) 89 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.10 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.22 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pinacate (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Why has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 54°F in December to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and May the driest (0.1").