Weather & Climate in Bisbee, AZ

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bisbee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 5,005 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	59.8°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,005 ft (1,526 m)
Area	5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density	958/sq mi
Coordinates	31.3980°N, 109.9318°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Cochise County County
Nearest Airport	Bisbee Douglas International (DUG) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.1"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 3.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"

Driest Month (May) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	76.8 / 100
Community Resilience	5.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very Low
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)

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Jul 31, 2021	17 km W of Bavispe, Mexico	M5.2	131 km	10 km
Oct 16, 1999	10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico	M4.5	106 km	5 km
Aug 18, 2021	23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico	M4.1	137 km	10 km
Oct 31, 1990	29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico	M3.8	86 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	147 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2021	24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico	M3.6	122 km	16 km
Jul 10, 2014	16 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	148 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2014	17 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	148 km	5 km
Mar 10, 1992	33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico	M3.5	108 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2014	Arizona	M3.5	150 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2014	19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	144 km	5 km
Apr 22, 2020	28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico	M3.5	81 km	21 km
Feb 27, 2018	32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico	M3.4	99 km	10 km
Aug 12, 2021	21 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico	M3.3	129 km	18 km
Aug 5, 2021	37 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico	M3.3	118 km	19 km
Aug 10, 2021	19 km WNW of Huachinera, Mexico	M3.1	145 km	16 km
Aug 5, 2021	31 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico	M3.1	121 km	17 km
Sep 28, 2023	21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona	M3.1	107 km	12 km
Jan 31, 2018	35 km ENE of Fronteras, Mexico	M3.0	77 km	14 km
Aug 26, 2017	33 km SE of Agua Prieta, Mexico	M3.0	69 km	18 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

18 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 23, 2019	EF1	97 km	1.7 mi	0
Jul 17, 1971	EF1	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 16, 1971	EF1	39 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 28, 1966	EF1	5 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 29, 2017	EF0	52 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2015	EF0	65 km	0.6 mi	0
Aug 15, 2014	EF0	97 km	0.8 mi	0
May 9, 2012	EF0	96 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 29, 2009	EF0	29 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 23, 1997	EF0	35 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 29, 1993	EF0	46 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 16, 1990	EF0	57 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 24, 1974	EF0	23 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 9, 1972	EF0	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 1, 1969	EF0	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 31, 1966	EF0	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 10, 1963	EF0	5 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 12, 1956	EF0	76 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HORSESHOE 2 (226,079 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	HORSESHOE 2	226,079	84 km
2017	SAWMILL	47,357	86 km
2003	UNNAMED	38,998	86 km
2002	RYAN	36,922	58 km
2011	CLOVERDALE2	33,552	92 km
2011	MONUMENT	30,219	29 km
1994	RATTLESNAKE	25,238	81 km
2009	HOG	18,086	81 km
2005	FLORIDA	16,362	93 km
1988	PEAK	16,078	31 km
2017	LIZARD	15,791	66 km
2022	SAN RAFAEL	12,203	62 km
2012	CAMPINI	11,893	42 km
2013	SOLDIER BASIN	11,052	79 km
2017	SWISSHELMS	10,798	51 km
2011	ARLENE	10,586	53 km
2021	WALNUT	10,576	78 km
1990	MONTOSA	9,077	74 km
2008	DISTILLERY	8,542	93 km
2008	JACK WOOD WFU	8,463	83 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	48°F (9°C)	0.9 in
March	53°F (11°C)	0.9 in
April	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in
May	67°F (19°C)	0.2 in	Driest
June	76°F (24°C)	0.6 in	Warmest
July	75°F (24°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.0 in
October	62°F (17°C)	1.4 in
November	52°F (11°C)	0.9 in
December	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in

Bisbee has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and May the driest (0.2").

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