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Weather & Climate in Maish Vaya, AZ

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

Maish Vaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 2,556 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,556 ft (779 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates32.1703°N, 112.1342°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyPima County County
Nearest AirportMarana Regional (AVW)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.97"
Driest Month (May) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.9 / 100
Community Resilience20.3 / 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

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Jul 4, 1994 37 km N of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico M4.0 139 km 10 km
Aug 8, 2000 39 km S of Dateland, Arizona M3.5 130 km 5 km
Mar 31, 1996 147km ESE of Fortuna Foothills, Arizona M3.0 86 km 6 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

25 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 15 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 24, 1991 EF1 86 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 20, 1988 EF1 95 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 22, 1984 EF1 100 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 16, 1984 EF1 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 5, 1981 EF1 61 km 2.0 mi 0
Dec 23, 1975 EF1 69 km 2.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 1972 EF1 85 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 1972 EF1 95 km 6.4 mi 0
Jul 16, 1967 EF1 72 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 22, 1961 EF1 59 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 8, 1960 EF1 83 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 13, 2023 EF0 75 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 25, 2019 EF0 81 km 0.7 mi 0
Sep 23, 2019 EF0 81 km 0.5 mi 0
Sep 16, 2019 EF0 65 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 10, 2019 EF0 77 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 14, 2017 EF0 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 8, 2006 EF0 99 km 0.0 mi 0
Apr 4, 2004 EF0 19 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 5, 1993 EF0 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pinacate (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pinacate Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,200 m (3,937 ft) Unknown 136 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 92 km
2022 CONTRERAS 31,297 58 km
2009 ELK HORN 22,745 71 km
2016 BROWN 15,681 70 km
2020 ENCINOS 14,145 74 km
1986 SASABE 10,734 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 9,537 91 km
1985 UNNAMED 8,047 76 km
2005 VEKOL 7,349 81 km
2007 ALAMBRE 7,221 61 km
2009 SAN JUAN 6,710 52 km
2006 CITY HALL 6,639 79 km
2000 GUS 6,509 93 km
1985 SAN IGNACI 6,377 51 km
2001 BLANCO 5,803 81 km
2000 CITYHALL2 5,732 79 km
2009 THREE PEAKS 5,706 72 km
2023 AZBAR-FY23-RX-W 5,674 92 km
2005 TRACKS 5,641 95 km
1991 CITY HALL 5,590 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
June 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
August 86°F (30°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
December 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in

Maish Vaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 42°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and May the driest (0.2").

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