Weather & Climate in Sunizona, AZ

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

Sunizona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 4,376 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.5°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,376 ft (1,334 m)
Area	8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Population Density	23/sq mi
Coordinates	31.8855°N, 109.6332°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Cochise County County
Nearest Airport	Bisbee Douglas International (DUG) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 1.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.19"

Driest Month (May) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	76.8 / 100
Community Resilience	5.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very Low
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

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Jun 29, 2014	13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona	M5.3	89 km	6 km
Jun 29, 2014	12 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M4.0	91 km	5 km
Jul 3, 2014	11 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.9	93 km	5 km
Oct 31, 1990	29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico	M3.8	116 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	86 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2014	13 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	90 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2014	17 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	87 km	5 km
Jul 11, 2014	5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	98 km	5 km
Jul 10, 2014	16 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	87 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2021	24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico	M3.6	89 km	16 km
Jun 30, 2014	19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	83 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2014	Arizona	M3.5	89 km	5 km
Mar 10, 1992	33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico	M3.5	146 km	5 km
Apr 22, 2020	28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico	M3.5	60 km	21 km
Jul 11, 2014	12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	90 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	14 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	92 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2015	9 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.4	95 km	5 km
Feb 27, 2018	32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico	M3.4	134 km	10 km
Jun 29, 2014	10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.4	92 km	5 km
Apr 27, 2019	2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.4	100 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Sep 23, 2019	EF1	49 km	1.7 mi	0
Sep 1, 1971	EF1	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 1971	EF1	45 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 16, 1971	EF1	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 28, 1966	EF1	59 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1961	EF1	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 29, 2017	EF0	54 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2015	EF0	52 km	0.6 mi	0
Aug 15, 2014	EF0	55 km	0.8 mi	0
Nov 29, 2009	EF0	53 km	0.1 mi	0
Oct 15, 2005	EF0	79 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 23, 1997	EF0	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 29, 1993	EF0	72 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 17, 1992	EF0	62 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 16, 1990	EF0	18 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 24, 1974	EF0	47 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 9, 1972	EF0	38 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 31, 1966	EF0	31 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 10, 1963	EF0	57 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 12, 1956	EF0	64 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: HORSESHOE 2 (226,079 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	HORSESHOE 2	226,079	34 km
2009	PASCO	104,011	96 km
2018	OK BAR	60,456	98 km
2017	FRYE	54,202	94 km
2017	SAWMILL	47,357	100 km
2003	UNNAMED	38,998	80 km
2002	RYAN	36,922	89 km
1994	FLAT COMPLEX	34,859	89 km
2011	CLOVERDALE2	33,552	87 km
2004	NUTALL COMPLEX (NUTALL)	31,880	95 km
2002	WALNUT	30,388	98 km
2011	MONUMENT	30,219	79 km
1989	GRAY	28,758	89 km
1993	LINCH	27,546	99 km
1994	RATTLESNAKE	25,238	34 km
2009	GREASEWOOD	24,902	70 km
1993	MARKHAM	24,636	98 km
2006	ADOBE	20,089	88 km
2011	TRUCK STOP	19,656	99 km
2009	HOG	18,086	64 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	1.0 in	Coldest
February	48°F (9°C)	0.8 in
March	53°F (12°C)	0.7 in
April	59°F (15°C)	0.3 in
May	67°F (19°C)	0.2 in	Driest
June	76°F (24°C)	0.5 in
July	79°F (26°C)	3.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.0 in
September	72°F (22°C)	1.7 in
October	63°F (17°C)	1.2 in
November	52°F (11°C)	0.7 in
December	45°F (7°C)	1.3 in

Sunizona has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and May the driest (0.2").

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