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Weather & Climate in Brenda, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brenda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 96°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 4.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,374 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
96°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,374 ft (419 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6721°N, 113.9379°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | La Paz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (YUM) 80 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Aug 8, 2000 | 39 km S of Dateland, Arizona | M3.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 69km ESE of Fortuna Foothills, AZ | M3.2 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Mar 4, 2015 | 26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona | M3.0 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 17 km E of Yucca, Arizona | M2.9 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 19 km E of Yucca, Arizona | M2.9 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 20km NW of Desert Center, CA | M2.7 | 150 km | 2 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 38km E of Parker, AZ | M2.6 | 59 km | 4 km |
| Oct 14, 2011 | 3km SE of Somerton, AZ | M2.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2011 | 30km SSE of Essex, CA | M2.5 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 39 km SSW of Bagdad, Arizona | M2.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
8 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 16, 1973 | EF3 | 64 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1983 | EF1 | 27 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 18, 1972 | EF1 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2018 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2018 | EF0 | 23 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2010 | EF0 | 77 km | 14.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2006 | EF0 | 88 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 4, 1972 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KING VALLEY (32,964 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | KING VALLEY | 32,964 | 74 km |
| 1999 | HARCUVAR | 16,305 | 69 km |
| 2005 | BIGHORN | 5,699 | 62 km |
| 2022 | LOST LAKE | 5,455 | 63 km |
| 1993 | HAQUAHALA | 4,849 | 62 km |
| 2006 | CIBOLA | 4,703 | 81 km |
| 2011 | THREE SLASHES | 4,581 | 84 km |
| 2005 | BOSQUE | 3,381 | 51 km |
| 1995 | LOST LAKE | 2,846 | 62 km |
| 2005 | EAGLE EYE | 2,303 | 65 km |
| 1989 | FERGUSON | 2,284 | 91 km |
| 2021 | GILA | 2,171 | 96 km |
| 1992 | WALTERS | 2,170 | 84 km |
| 2005 | AGRO | 2,078 | 69 km |
| 2013 | ISLAND LAKE | 2,021 | 96 km |
| 2020 | JACKRABBIT | 1,907 | 86 km |
| 2020 | BUREN | 1,740 | 73 km |
| 1987 | FERGUSONLK | 1,692 | 92 km |
| 1994 | BLACK MESA | 1,657 | 93 km |
| 1986 | COLORADO 2 | 1,403 | 62 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Brenda has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 52°F in December to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.0") and May the driest (0.1").