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Weather & Climate in San Miguel, AZ

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

Geography

Elevation2,470 ft (753 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.6 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates31.6295°N, 111.7801°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyPima County County
Nearest AirportNogales International (OLS)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.83"
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

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").

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