Weather & Climate in Drexel Heights, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Drexel Heights has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 56. 31% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,653 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,653 ft (809 m) |
| Area | 19.2 sq mi (49.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,437/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1453°N, 111.0481°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Pima County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tucson International (TUS) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 56.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 30.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 12 |
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)
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.
| Sep 28, 2023 | 21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona | M3.1 | 51 km | 12 km |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 14 km ENE of Willow Canyon, Arizona | M2.6 | 57 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
43 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 fatalities, 63 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 28, 1994 | EF2 | 26 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 27, 1964 | EF2 | 7 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | EF1 | 20 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 1992 | EF1 | 15 km | 2.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 1991 | EF1 | 37 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1988 | EF1 | 85 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1984 | EF1 | 14 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1984 | EF1 | 16 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 23, 1975 | EF1 | 37 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 23, 1974 | EF1 | 67 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 23, 1974 | EF1 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1974 | EF1 | 3 km | 1.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 21, 1972 | EF1 | 82 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 1971 | EF1 | 50 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1971 | EF1 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1969 | EF1 | 25 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 16, 1967 | EF1 | 93 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 1961 | EF1 | 15 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2023 | EF0 | 35 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2022 | EF0 | 16 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: BIGHORN (126,131 acres, 2020).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2020 | BIGHORN | 126,131 | 45 km |
| 2003 | ASPEN | 79,707 | 41 km |
| 2011 | MURPHY COMPLEX | 64,407 | 76 km |
| 2017 | SAWMILL | 47,357 | 50 km |
| 2002 | RYAN | 36,922 | 81 km |
| 2024 | FREEMAN | 32,950 | 70 km |
| 2002 | BULLOCK | 31,774 | 47 km |
| 2022 | CONTRERAS | 31,297 | 59 km |
| 2017 | BURRO | 26,852 | 49 km |
| 1993 | MARKHAM | 24,636 | 74 km |
| 2009 | ELK HORN | 22,745 | 64 km |
| 2002 | WALKER | 17,438 | 89 km |
| 2022 | TONTO CANYON | 16,989 | 86 km |
| 2005 | FLORIDA | 16,362 | 51 km |
| 2011 | BULL | 16,339 | 90 km |
| 2017 | LIZARD | 15,791 | 100 km |
| 2016 | BROWN | 15,681 | 65 km |
| 1994 | RINCON | 15,472 | 50 km |
| 2020 | ENCINOS | 14,145 | 77 km |
| 2014 | OAK | 13,664 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Drexel Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 53°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and May the driest (0.2").