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Weather & Climate in Dragoon, AZ

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

Dragoon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 4,674 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,674 ft (1,425 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates32.0215°N, 110.0347°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyCochise County County
Nearest AirportBisbee Douglas International (DUG)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.39"
Driest Month (May) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.8 / 100
Community Resilience5.2 / 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

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Jun 29, 2014 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M5.3 103 km 6 km
Jun 29, 2014 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona M4.0 107 km 5 km
Jul 3, 2014 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.9 108 km 5 km
Oct 31, 1990 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico M3.8 146 km 5 km
Jul 9, 2014 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 107 km 5 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 129 km 16 km
Jul 10, 2014 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 104 km 5 km
Jul 12, 2014 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 104 km 5 km
Jun 29, 2014 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 101 km 5 km
Jul 11, 2014 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 111 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2014 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 100 km 5 km
Jun 29, 2014 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 109 km 5 km
Apr 22, 2020 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M3.5 100 km 21 km
Jul 11, 2014 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 104 km 5 km
Jul 6, 2014 Arizona M3.5 103 km 5 km
Jun 29, 2014 10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 106 km 5 km
Apr 27, 2019 2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 113 km 10 km
Jan 25, 2015 9 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 111 km 5 km
Jul 11, 2014 6 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.3 110 km 5 km
Aug 12, 2021 21 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.3 135 km 18 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

34 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 fatalities, 58 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 27, 1964 EF2 95 km 0.1 mi 2
Jul 2, 2024 EF1 77 km 3.3 mi 0
Sep 23, 2019 EF1 30 km 1.7 mi 0
Jul 6, 1992 EF1 87 km 2.8 mi 0
Jul 16, 1984 EF1 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 23, 1974 EF1 94 km 1.0 mi 1
Sep 1, 1971 EF1 52 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 17, 1971 EF1 32 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 16, 1971 EF1 58 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 16, 1969 EF1 89 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 28, 1966 EF1 71 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 27, 1961 EF1 82 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 25, 2022 EF0 80 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 29, 2017 EF0 28 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 22, 2015 EF0 17 km 0.6 mi 0
Aug 29, 2015 EF0 71 km 0.4 mi 0
Jul 31, 2015 EF0 99 km 0.6 mi 0
Aug 15, 2014 EF0 27 km 0.8 mi 0
Nov 29, 2009 EF0 78 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 31, 2005 EF0 72 km 0.5 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 73 km
2020 BIGHORN 126,131 80 km
2003 ASPEN 79,707 84 km
2017 FRYE 54,202 78 km
2017 SAWMILL 47,357 65 km
2002 RYAN 36,922 67 km
2021 PINNACLE 35,281 98 km
2004 NUTALL COMPLEX (NUTALL) 31,880 78 km
2002 BULLOCK 31,774 75 km
2011 MONUMENT 30,219 72 km
2017 BURRO 26,852 67 km
1994 RATTLESNAKE 25,238 74 km
2009 GREASEWOOD 24,902 60 km
1993 MARKHAM 24,636 62 km
2012 GRAPEVINE 17,542 61 km
2005 FLORIDA 16,362 82 km
1988 PEAK 16,078 76 km
2017 LIZARD 15,791 5 km
1994 RINCON 15,472 50 km
2015 GREASEWOOD 2015 NON-WUI 13,968 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
February 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in
April 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
June 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in Coldest

Dragoon has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and May the driest (0.2").

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