Weather & Climate in Dripping Springs, AZ

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

Dripping Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°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 13.4 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 2,241 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	64.7°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,241 ft (683 m)
Area	6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density	41/sq mi
Coordinates	33.1049°N, 110.7549°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Marana Regional (AVW) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.36"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	86.7 / 100
Community Resilience	6.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Oct 8, 2012	32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.6	147 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	143 km	5 km
May 24, 2010	24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona	M3.6	141 km	5 km
Oct 29, 2012	35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.5	144 km	5 km
Feb 16, 2013	34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico	M3.3	145 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	70 km	5 km
Sep 28, 2023	21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona	M3.1	101 km	12 km
Jun 18, 2022	4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.0	142 km	10 km
May 25, 2010	25 km NNE of Clifton, Arizona	M3.0	146 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	137 km	11 km
Aug 30, 2014	8 km W of Rock House, Arizona	M2.9	65 km	3 km
Sep 9, 2014	6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.9	65 km	3 km
Sep 23, 2013	7 km WSW of Pinedale, Arizona	M2.8	137 km	5 km
Mar 12, 2004	24 km NW of Morenci, Arizona	M2.8	112 km	5 km
Sep 26, 2010	3 km NNW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.8	75 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2025	14 km ENE of Willow Canyon, Arizona	M2.6	77 km	12 km
Feb 25, 2022	1 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.6	70 km	5 km
Feb 12, 2022	2 km ESE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.5	70 km	5 km
Feb 15, 2022	6 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.5	66 km	10 km
Oct 14, 2012	Arizona	M2.5	148 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

38 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 22 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 28, 1994	EF2	84 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 4, 1968	EF2	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 14, 1996	EF1	27 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 13, 1995	EF1	92 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 18, 1993	EF1	83 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 6, 1992	EF1	99 km	2.8 mi	0
Aug 24, 1991	EF1	90 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1988	EF1	75 km	0.5 mi	0
Nov 18, 1986	EF1	82 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 15, 1985	EF1	73 km	0.1 mi	0
May 4, 1976	EF1	100 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 23, 1974	EF1	24 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 23, 1974	EF1	45 km	4.7 mi	0
Oct 18, 1972	EF1	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1972	EF1	84 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 1, 1971	EF1	83 km	32.4 mi	0
Sep 1, 1971	EF1	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1966	EF1	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 13, 1955	EF1	82 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 24, 2020	EF0	95 km	0.4 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BUSH (212,542 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	BUSH	212,542	97 km
2021	TELEGRAPH	187,248	24 km
2001	UNNAMED	151,684	79 km
2019	WOODBURY	130,242	60 km
2020	BIGHORN	126,131	74 km
2003	ASPEN	79,707	75 km
2021	MESCAL	79,346	20 km
2014	SKUNK	73,774	76 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	97 km
2020	GRIFFIN	61,455	48 km
1996	LONE	60,574	83 km
2017	FRYE	54,202	94 km
2021	PINNACLE	35,281	56 km
2015	WHITETAIL	33,592	70 km
2017	HILLTOP	32,983	75 km
2024	FREEMAN	32,950	42 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	86 km
2004	NUTALL COMPLEX (NUTALL)	31,880	93 km
2002	BULLOCK	31,774	76 km
2020	VALLEY	29,331	56 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	52°F (11°C)	1.5 in
March	56°F (13°C)	1.8 in
April	63°F (17°C)	0.5 in
May	72°F (22°C)	0.3 in
June	82°F (28°C)	0.2 in	Driest
July	85°F (29°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	84°F (29°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
September	80°F (26°C)	1.5 in
October	69°F (21°C)	1.4 in
November	57°F (14°C)	1.3 in
December	49°F (10°C)	1.9 in

Dripping Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (0.2").

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