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Weather & Climate in Dateland, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dateland has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 94°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 3.8 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 435 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
94°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 435 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8209°N, 113.5422°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Yuma County County |
| Nearest Airport | Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (YUM) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
204 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Aug 24, 1999 | 35km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M4.7 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Dec 4, 2000 | 14km NE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M4.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 37 km N of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1999 | 33km ESE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M3.7 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Aug 12, 1999 | 35km ESE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M3.7 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Aug 24, 1999 | 35km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M3.7 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Jan 5, 2002 | 14km NNE of Guadalupe Victoria, B.C., MX | M3.6 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Aug 21, 1999 | 33km ESE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M3.6 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Aug 25, 1999 | 34km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M3.5 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Jun 11, 2003 | 46km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M3.5 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Aug 8, 2000 | 39 km S of Dateland, Arizona | M3.5 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 2002 | 13km NE of Guadalupe Victoria, B.C., MX | M3.5 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Aug 29, 1999 | 34km ESE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M3.5 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Aug 22, 1999 | 33km ESE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M3.5 | 139 km | 6 km |
| Jan 6, 2002 | 14km ENE of Delta, B.C., MX | M3.5 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 13km NNE of Guadalupe Victoria, B.C., MX | M3.4 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Aug 8, 1999 | 35km ESE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX | M3.4 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Jan 6, 2002 | 11km NNE of Guadalupe Victoria, B.C., MX | M3.4 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 14km NNE of Guadalupe Victoria, B.C., MX | M3.4 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Jan 5, 2002 | 12km ENE of Guadalupe Victoria, B.C., MX | M3.4 | 146 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
17 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 4, 1957 | EF3 | 32 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 17, 1959 | EF2 | 58 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2010 | EF1 | 93 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 1987 | EF1 | 91 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1981 | EF1 | 78 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 1, 1969 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 25, 1956 | EF1 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2018 | EF0 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2006 | EF0 | 65 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 1995 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 22, 1987 | EF0 | 88 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 1982 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 28, 1979 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 10, 1978 | EF0 | 39 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 10, 1978 | EF0 | 61 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 4, 1972 | EF0 | 31 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 29, 1957 | EF0 | 32 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinacate (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Salton Buttes | Lava dome(s) | -40 m (-131 ft) | 210 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GOLDWATER (56,690 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | GOLDWATER | 56,690 | 61 km |
| 2005 | KING VALLEY | 32,964 | 35 km |
| 2005 | GROWLER PEAK | 28,182 | 49 km |
| 2005 | SAND TANK COMPLEX (SAND TANK) | 11,601 | 56 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 9,537 | 79 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 8,179 | 39 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 7,638 | 48 km |
| 2005 | THEBA | 6,351 | 59 km |
| 2004 | CITRUS | 5,915 | 71 km |
| 2005 | BIGHORN | 5,699 | 96 km |
| 2005 | CRATER | 3,136 | 49 km |
| 1989 | LAGUNA II | 3,042 | 87 km |
| 2005 | GUACAMOLE | 2,401 | 53 km |
| 2005 | EAGLE EYE | 2,303 | 88 km |
| 1989 | FERGUSON | 2,284 | 92 km |
| 2005 | 2000 | 2,269 | 30 km |
| 2021 | GILA | 2,171 | 16 km |
| 2020 | BUREN | 1,740 | 77 km |
| 1987 | FERGUSONLK | 1,692 | 92 km |
| 2005 | SAND TANK COMPLEX (HOME) | 1,470 | 88 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in |
Dateland has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 54°F in January to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").