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Weather & Climate in Maricopa, AZ
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maricopa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77 / residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 9% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0419°N, 111.9993°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Maricopa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 77.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 9.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 73 |
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
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.1.
| May 9, 2009 | 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona | M3.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2010 | 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona | M3.1 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 147km ESE of Fortuna Foothills, Arizona | M3.0 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona | M2.9 | 106 km | 3 km |
| Aug 30, 2014 | 8 km W of Rock House, Arizona | M2.9 | 112 km | 3 km |
| Sep 26, 2010 | 3 km NNW of Roosevelt, Arizona | M2.8 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 5 km NW of New River, Arizona | M2.6 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 1 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona | M2.6 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Feb 15, 2022 | 6 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona | M2.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2022 | 2 km ESE of Roosevelt, Arizona | M2.5 | 107 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
91 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 73 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jan 17, 1993 | EF2 | 65 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1972 | EF2 | 48 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 1971 | EF2 | 52 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 30, 1971 | EF2 | 37 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1968 | EF2 | 63 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1968 | EF2 | 46 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2010 | EF1 | 87 km | 1.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 13, 1995 | EF1 | 44 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 18, 1993 | EF1 | 34 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 1992 | EF1 | 49 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 6, 1992 | EF1 | 49 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 1991 | EF1 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 20, 1988 | EF1 | 54 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 18, 1986 | EF1 | 59 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 15, 1985 | EF1 | 45 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1984 | EF1 | 66 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 1984 | EF1 | 16 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1983 | EF1 | 43 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 8, 1983 | EF1 | 53 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 5, 1981 | EF1 | 38 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pinacate (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WOODBURY (130,242 acres, 2019).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2019 | WOODBURY | 130,242 | 93 km |
| 1996 | LONE | 60,574 | 96 km |
| 2005 | GOLDWATER | 56,690 | 96 km |
| 2024 | SAND STONE | 26,470 | 90 km |
| 2020 | SAWTOOTH | 23,174 | 75 km |
| 1995 | RIO | 22,666 | 76 km |
| 2024 | SIPHON | 15,019 | 72 km |
| 2024 | WILDCAT | 14,176 | 93 km |
| 2020 | SEARS | 13,369 | 100 km |
| 1995 | RIVER | 11,707 | 78 km |
| 2005 | SAND TANK COMPLEX (SAND TANK) | 11,601 | 91 km |
| 2005 | BART | 10,997 | 98 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 9,537 | 70 km |
| 1988 | JACKET | 9,025 | 92 km |
| 2020 | SUPERSTITION | 8,169 | 70 km |
| 2005 | PEACHVILLE | 8,086 | 91 km |
| 2019 | MOUNTAIN | 7,522 | 99 km |
| 2005 | VEKOL | 7,349 | 26 km |
| 2024 | ROMERO | 7,285 | 99 km |
| 2024 | WOOD | 7,074 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Maricopa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 52°F in December to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.1").