Safford has a warm high desert climate, much hotter than most places in eastern Arizona due to its relatively low elevation of 2,953 feet. In January, the average high temperature is 60 °F (16 °C) with a low of 29 °F (−2 °C). In July, the average high temperature is 98 °F (37 °C) with a low of 68 °F (20 °C). Annual precipitation averages around 9.8 inches (250 mm), and snowfall is exceptionally rare: the mean is around 0.8 inches (0.020 m) but the median is zero. If you like mild winters, great weather, and clean air... you'll love living in Graham County!
