Weather & Climate in Tombstone, AZ

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

Tombstone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°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 13.2 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 4,436 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	65.7°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,436 ft (1,352 m)
Area	9.3 sq mi (24.0 km²)
Population Density	110/sq mi
Coordinates	31.7208°N, 110.0767°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Santa Cruz County County
Nearest Airport	Bisbee Douglas International (DUG) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.2"

65% below US avg

Snowfall 1.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.27"

Driest Month (May) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	92.3 / 100
Community Resilience	2.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

60 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	128 km	6 km
Oct 16, 1999	10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico	M4.5	125 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	12 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M4.0	131 km	5 km
Jul 3, 2014	11 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.9	133 km	5 km
Oct 31, 1990	29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico	M3.8	121 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	126 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2021	24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico	M3.6	129 km	16 km
Jul 11, 2014	5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	137 km	5 km
Jul 9, 2014	13 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	132 km	5 km
Jul 10, 2014	16 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	128 km	5 km
Jul 12, 2014	17 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.6	128 km	5 km
Jun 30, 2014	19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	125 km	5 km
Jul 6, 2014	Arizona	M3.5	128 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2014	14 km S of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	133 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	93 km	21 km
Jul 11, 2014	12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.5	130 km	5 km
Feb 27, 2018	32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico	M3.4	136 km	10 km
Jun 29, 2014	10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.4	132 km	5 km
Apr 27, 2019	2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona	M3.4	140 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

31 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 9 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 2, 2024	EF1	85 km	3.3 mi	0
Sep 23, 2019	EF1	63 km	1.7 mi	0
Jul 6, 1992	EF1	98 km	2.8 mi	0
Jul 16, 1984	EF1	91 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 1, 1971	EF1	71 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 17, 1971	EF1	63 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 16, 1971	EF1	28 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 16, 1969	EF1	88 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 28, 1966	EF1	40 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 27, 1961	EF1	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 25, 2022	EF0	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 29, 2017	EF0	15 km	0.1 mi	0
Sep 22, 2015	EF0	27 km	0.6 mi	0
Aug 29, 2015	EF0	77 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 15, 2014	EF0	61 km	0.8 mi	0
May 9, 2012	EF0	89 km	0.3 mi	0
Nov 29, 2009	EF0	55 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 2005	EF0	79 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 23, 1997	EF0	29 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 7, 1994	EF0	98 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	79 km
2017	SAWMILL	47,357	59 km
2002	RYAN	36,922	44 km
2002	BULLOCK	31,774	96 km
2011	MONUMENT	30,219	39 km
2017	BURRO	26,852	89 km
1994	RATTLESNAKE	25,238	78 km
2009	GREASEWOOD	24,902	92 km
1993	MARKHAM	24,636	91 km
2009	HOG	18,086	96 km
2012	GRAPEVINE	17,542	95 km
2005	FLORIDA	16,362	71 km
1988	PEAK	16,078	43 km
2017	LIZARD	15,791	30 km
1994	RINCON	15,472	67 km
2015	GREASEWOOD 2015 NON-WUI	13,968	93 km
2022	SAN RAFAEL	12,203	59 km
2012	CAMPINI	11,893	54 km
2013	SOLDIER BASIN	11,052	71 km
2017	SWISSHELMS	10,798	53 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	1.0 in
February	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
March	54°F (12°C)	0.7 in
April	61°F (16°C)	0.2 in
May	69°F (20°C)	0.2 in	Driest
June	78°F (26°C)	0.5 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.2 in
September	74°F (23°C)	1.7 in
October	64°F (18°C)	1.1 in
November	53°F (12°C)	0.6 in
December	47°F (8°C)	1.1 in	Coldest

Tombstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and May the driest (0.2").

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