Weather & Climate in Drysdale, AZ

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

Drysdale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 95°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 3.3 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 109 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)

Annual Average	76.0°F
	41% above US avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	109 ft (33 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	413/sq mi
Coordinates	32.6452°N, 114.7068°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Imperial County County
Nearest Airport	Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (YUM) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.3"

91% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 0.55"

Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	85.2 / 100
Community Resilience	2.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively High
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Very Low
Volcano	Relatively Low

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

Earthquake History

9,469 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 4, 2010	The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake	M7.2	68 km	10 km
Dec 30, 2009	12km N of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.8	50 km	6 km
Jun 15, 2010	8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA	M5.7	113 km	9 km
Feb 22, 2002	13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.7	68 km	7 km
Apr 4, 2010	12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX	M5.7	69 km	10 km
Dec 8, 2001	22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX	M5.7	77 km	7 km
Mar 7, 2020	71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX	M5.5	107 km	10 km
Apr 4, 2010	9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.4	65 km	10 km
Aug 26, 2012	4km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.4	88 km	8 km
Apr 4, 2010	12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX	M5.4	69 km	10 km
May 24, 2006	6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.4	62 km	6 km
Aug 26, 2012	5km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.3	89 km	8 km
Dec 3, 1991	71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX	M5.3	144 km	6 km
Apr 8, 2010	12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX	M5.3	75 km	10 km
Apr 4, 2010	15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX	M5.3	89 km	10 km
Jun 5, 2021	11km W of Calipatria, CA	M5.3	103 km	6 km
Apr 5, 2010	27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX	M5.2	84 km	10 km
Oct 3, 1994	5 km NE of Ejido Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota (El Indiviso), Mexico	M5.2	68 km	10 km
Feb 9, 2008	8km W of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.1	62 km	6 km
Feb 11, 2008	7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX	M5.1	63 km	6 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: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 17, 1959	EF2	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 29, 1993	EF1	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 1987	EF1	25 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 13, 1966	EF1	7 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 5, 1965	EF1	12 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 13, 2018	EF0	40 km	0.1 mi	0
Jan 21, 2010	EF0	96 km	14.3 mi	0
Aug 10, 2006	EF0	54 km	10.0 mi	0
Aug 30, 2000	EF0	52 km	3.0 mi	0
Sep 24, 1997	EF0	91 km	1.5 mi	0
May 5, 1992	EF0	84 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 22, 1987	EF0	30 km	0.5 mi	0
Sep 28, 1979	EF0	28 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 10, 1978	EF0	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Feb 10, 1978	EF0	50 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 1972	EF0	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 5, 1965	EF0	21 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (105 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Salton Buttes	Lava dome(s)	-40 m (-131 ft)	210	105 km
Pinacate	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,200 m (3,937 ft)	Unknown	150 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KING VALLEY (32,964 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	KING VALLEY	32,964	91 km
2006	CIBOLA	4,703	75 km
2011	THREE SLASHES	4,581	70 km
1989	LAGUNA II	3,042	31 km
1989	FERGUSON	2,284	45 km
1992	WALTERS	2,170	69 km
2013	ISLAND LAKE	2,021	46 km
1987	FERGUSONLK	1,692	44 km
2005	GETTING	1,403	80 km
2021	CLIP	1,295	53 km
2019	BERMUDA	1,175	32 km
2003	MITTRY	1,066	33 km
1990	YOCUM	1,006	79 km
1987	IMPERIAL	1,006	42 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in
February	59°F (15°C)	0.3 in
March	64°F (18°C)	0.3 in
April	70°F (21°C)	0.1 in
May	77°F (25°C)	0.0 in	Driest
June	86°F (30°C)	0.0 in
July	95°F (35°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
August	91°F (33°C)	0.6 in	Wettest
September	86°F (30°C)	0.4 in
October	75°F (24°C)	0.3 in
November	63°F (17°C)	0.2 in
December	55°F (13°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Drysdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 55°F in December to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.6") and May the driest (0.0").

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