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Weather & Climate in Gila Bend, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gila Bend has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 56°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 6.3 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 698 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 698 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 55.4 sq mi (143.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9662°N, 112.7155°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Maricopa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.
| Aug 8, 2000 | 39 km S of Dateland, Arizona | M3.5 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jan 17, 2001 | 69km ESE of Fortuna Foothills, AZ | M3.2 | 110 km | 6 km |
| May 9, 2009 | 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona | M3.1 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 147km ESE of Fortuna Foothills, Arizona | M3.0 | 108 km | 6 km |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 5 km NW of New River, Arizona | M2.6 | 121 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
61 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 61 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 4, 1957 | EF3 | 47 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1972 | EF2 | 87 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 1971 | EF2 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1971 | EF2 | 87 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1968 | EF2 | 66 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2010 | EF1 | 50 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1992 | EF1 | 83 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 6, 1992 | EF1 | 83 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1984 | EF1 | 93 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1984 | EF1 | 83 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1983 | EF1 | 82 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1983 | EF1 | 73 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1981 | EF1 | 2 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1981 | EF1 | 87 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1981 | EF1 | 76 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1977 | EF1 | 67 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 1974 | EF1 | 61 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 1972 | EF1 | 94 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 12, 1972 | EF1 | 75 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1972 | EF1 | 56 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pinacate (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 152 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 | 39 km |
| 2005 | GROWLER PEAK | 28,182 | 68 km |
| 2005 | SAND TANK COMPLEX (SAND TANK) | 11,601 | 26 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 9,537 | 15 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 8,179 | 55 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 7,638 | 50 km |
| 2005 | VEKOL | 7,349 | 48 km |
| 1995 | MONTEZUMA | 6,732 | 56 km |
| 2008 | ETHAN | 6,541 | 59 km |
| 2005 | THEBA | 6,351 | 21 km |
| 1993 | UNNAMED | 6,046 | 71 km |
| 2004 | CITRUS | 5,915 | 11 km |
| 2005 | BOBBY | 5,766 | 90 km |
| 2005 | BIGHORN | 5,699 | 91 km |
| 2005 | TRACKS | 5,641 | 32 km |
| 1984 | CHANDLER | 5,359 | 75 km |
| 1995 | CHUICHU02 | 4,922 | 89 km |
| 1993 | SANTA CRUZ | 3,145 | 56 km |
| 2005 | CRATER | 3,136 | 55 km |
| 2005 | GUACAMOLE | 2,401 | 34 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 92°F (34°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Gila Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 54°F in December to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").