Weather & Climate in South Komelik, AZ

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

South Komelik 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 2,537 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	2,537 ft (773 m)
Area	3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density	55/sq mi
Coordinates	31.7145°N, 111.7744°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Pima County County
Nearest Airport	Tucson International (TUS) 56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 8.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 2.72"

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

4 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	145 km	5 km
Sep 28, 2023	21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona	M3.1	132 km	12 km
Mar 31, 1996	147km ESE of Fortuna Foothills, Arizona	M3.0	124 km	6 km
Aug 9, 2025	14 km ENE of Willow Canyon, Arizona	M2.6	140 km	12 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

23 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 fatalities, 53 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 27, 1964	EF2	89 km	0.1 mi	2
Jul 2, 2024	EF1	100 km	3.3 mi	0
Jul 6, 1992	EF1	98 km	2.8 mi	0
Aug 24, 1991	EF1	92 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 16, 1984	EF1	70 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 16, 1984	EF1	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Dec 23, 1975	EF1	50 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 23, 1974	EF1	84 km	1.0 mi	1
Aug 16, 1969	EF1	80 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 27, 1961	EF1	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 13, 2023	EF0	78 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 25, 2022	EF0	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 10, 2019	EF0	62 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 14, 2017	EF0	97 km	0.1 mi	0
May 9, 2012	EF0	86 km	0.3 mi	0
Oct 8, 2006	EF0	100 km	0.0 mi	0
Apr 4, 2004	EF0	44 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 14, 1996	EF0	96 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 7, 1994	EF0	98 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 23, 1974	EF0	87 km	2.0 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	68 km
2022	CONTRERAS	31,297	27 km
2009	ELK HORN	22,745	21 km
2002	WALKER	17,438	79 km
2022	TONTO CANYON	16,989	71 km
2005	FLORIDA	16,362	89 km
2011	BULL	16,339	79 km
2016	BROWN	15,681	20 km
2020	ENCINOS	14,145	15 km
2023	BEEHIVE	11,087	64 km
2016	LA SIERRA	11,035	74 km
1986	SASABE	10,734	32 km
2021	ALAMO	10,478	74 km
2016	MULE RIDGE	8,619	63 km
2008	WHITE TANK	8,479	62 km
1985	UNNAMED	8,047	15 km
2007	ALAMBRE	7,221	28 km
2009	SAN JUAN	6,710	31 km
2006	CITY HALL	6,639	31 km
2000	GUS	6,509	32 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 (15°C)	0.8 in
April	64°F (18°C)	0.3 in
May	72°F (22°C)	0.2 in	Driest
June	81°F (27°C)	0.3 in
July	70°F (21°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
August	83°F (28°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
September	79°F (26°C)	1.5 in
October	69°F (21°C)	1.1 in
November	59°F (15°C)	0.7 in
December	51°F (11°C)	1.4 in

South Komelik has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and May the driest (0.2").

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