Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Miguel 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 2,470 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average
42°F (6°C)
July Average
70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
330 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
2,470 ft (753 m)
Area
5.7 sq mi (14.6 km²)
Population Density
53/sq mi
Coordinates
31.6295°N, 111.7801°W
Timezone
America/Phoenix
County
Pima County County
Nearest Airport
Nogales International (OLS) 57 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall19.9"
48% below US avg
Snowfall8.0"
Wettest Month (Jul)2.83"
Driest Month (May)0.16"
Air Quality
AQI Median
45.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
99.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
50.9 / 100
Community Resilience
20.3 / 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
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.5.
Oct 16, 1999
10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico
M4.5
138 km
5 km
Aug 16, 1993
261km SE of Fortuna Foothills, Arizona
M3.4
144 km
6 km
Sep 28, 2023
21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona
M3.1
137 km
12 km
Mar 31, 1996
147km ESE of Fortuna Foothills, Arizona
M3.0
127 km
6 km
Aug 9, 2025
14 km ENE of Willow Canyon, Arizona
M2.6
146 km
12 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
14 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 fatalities, 50 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Aug 27, 1964
EF2
96 km
0.1 mi
2
Jul 16, 1984
EF1
76 km
0.1 mi
0
Dec 23, 1975
EF1
58 km
2.0 mi
0
Jun 23, 1974
EF1
89 km
1.0 mi
1
Aug 16, 1969
EF1
84 km
1.0 mi
0
Jul 27, 1961
EF1
98 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 13, 2023
EF0
87 km
0.1 mi
0
Aug 10, 2019
EF0
69 km
0.2 mi
0
May 9, 2012
EF0
83 km
0.3 mi
0
Apr 4, 2004
EF0
52 km
0.1 mi
0
Jun 23, 1974
EF0
93 km
2.0 mi
0
Jun 17, 1974
EF0
41 km
0.5 mi
0
Aug 1, 1969
EF0
97 km
0.1 mi
0
Mar 4, 1954
EF0
86 km
0.1 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km.
Closest: Pinacate (163 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Pinacate
Pyroclastic cone(s)
1,200 m (3,937 ft)
Unknown
163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: MURPHY COMPLEX (64,407 acres, 2011).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2011
MURPHY COMPLEX
64,407
65 km
2022
CONTRERAS
31,297
35 km
2009
ELK HORN
22,745
26 km
2002
WALKER
17,438
75 km
2022
TONTO CANYON
16,989
67 km
2005
FLORIDA
16,362
90 km
2011
BULL
16,339
75 km
2016
BROWN
15,681
25 km
2020
ENCINOS
14,145
15 km
2023
BEEHIVE
11,087
62 km
2013
SOLDIER BASIN
11,052
99 km
2016
LA SIERRA
11,035
70 km
1986
SASABE
10,734
28 km
2021
ALAMO
10,478
69 km
2016
MULE RIDGE
8,619
59 km
2008
WHITE TANK
8,479
61 km
1985
UNNAMED
8,047
13 km
2007
ALAMBRE
7,221
35 km
2009
SAN JUAN
6,710
40 km
2006
CITY HALL
6,639
35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
42°F (6°C)
0.9 in
Coldest
February
54°F (12°C)
0.8 in
March
58°F (14°C)
0.8 in
April
64°F (18°C)
0.3 in
May
71°F (22°C)
0.2 in
Driest
June
81°F (27°C)
0.3 in
July
70°F (21°C)
2.8 in
Wettest
August
83°F (28°C)
2.8 in
Warmest
September
79°F (26°C)
1.5 in
October
69°F (20°C)
1.1 in
November
58°F (14°C)
0.7 in
December
50°F (10°C)
1.4 in
San Miguel has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and May the driest (0.2").