Weather & Climate in Tolleson, AZ

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

Tolleson has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 94°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 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 94°F Jul (34°C)

Annual Average	73.3°F
	36% above US avg
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	94°F (34°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,014 ft (309 m)
Area	5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²)
Population Density	1,262/sq mi
Coordinates	33.4484°N, 112.2560°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Maricopa County County
Nearest Airport	Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"

78% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.14"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

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

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	147 km	5 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	133 km	5 km
May 9, 2009	11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona	M3.1	86 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	100 km	5 km
Mar 4, 2015	26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona	M3.0	147 km	5 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	149 km	11 km
Sep 9, 2014	6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.9	110 km	3 km
Aug 30, 2014	8 km W of Rock House, Arizona	M2.9	115 km	3 km
Sep 26, 2010	3 km NNW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.8	106 km	5 km
Jun 6, 2020	5 km NW of New River, Arizona	M2.6	57 km	5 km
Feb 25, 2022	1 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.6	107 km	5 km
Aug 3, 2025	39 km SSW of Bagdad, Arizona	M2.5	140 km	10 km
Feb 15, 2022	6 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.5	106 km	10 km
Feb 12, 2022	2 km ESE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.5	109 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

89 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 63 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jan 17, 1993	EF2	38 km	2.1 mi	0
Jun 21, 1972	EF2	24 km	13.5 mi	0
Sep 14, 1971	EF2	1 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	32 km	4.7 mi	0
Oct 3, 1968	EF2	15 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 4, 1968	EF2	47 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 29, 2010	EF1	53 km	1.4 mi	0
Feb 13, 1995	EF1	53 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 18, 1993	EF1	67 km	2.0 mi	0
May 23, 1992	EF1	18 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 6, 1992	EF1	18 km	1.2 mi	0
Nov 18, 1986	EF1	66 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 15, 1985	EF1	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 1984	EF1	25 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 22, 1984	EF1	61 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 16, 1983	EF1	21 km	0.3 mi	0
Aug 8, 1983	EF1	4 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 5, 1981	EF1	87 km	2.0 mi	0
Sep 5, 1981	EF1	70 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 5, 1981	EF1	25 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CAVE CREEK COMPLEX (246,143 acres, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2005	CAVE CREEK COMPLEX	246,143	95 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	92 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	88 km
1996	LONE	60,574	91 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	84 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	73 km
2020	SAWTOOTH	23,174	89 km
2024	SKELETON	22,753	83 km
1995	RIO	22,666	53 km
1995	BASIN	21,533	86 km
2012	SUNFLOWER	17,687	92 km
2021	TIGER	16,380	80 km
2012	GLADIATOR	16,096	91 km
2005	THREE FIRE COMPLEX (THREE)	15,849	96 km
2024	SIPHON	15,019	78 km
2024	WILDCAT	14,176	64 km
2020	SEARS	13,369	69 km
1995	RIVER	11,707	71 km
2005	SAND TANK COMPLEX (SAND TANK)	11,601	94 km
2020	CONSTELLATION	11,245	71 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	55°F (13°C)	0.7 in
February	57°F (14°C)	0.7 in
March	62°F (17°C)	0.8 in
April	69°F (21°C)	0.2 in
May	78°F (25°C)	0.1 in
June	87°F (31°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	94°F (34°C)	0.7 in	Warmest
August	90°F (32°C)	1.1 in	Wettest
September	84°F (29°C)	0.8 in
October	72°F (22°C)	0.6 in
November	60°F (16°C)	0.6 in
December	53°F (12°C)	0.8 in	Coldest

Tolleson has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 53°F in December to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.1").

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