About Rio Rico, AZ

Rio Rico is a city of approximately 19,000 people in Arizona, United States. Located in the Mountain Time Zone at 31.5°N latitude.

Across a typical year Rio Rico sees about 15 inches of precipitation, with July the wettest month and May the driest. Temperatures range from January lows near 34°F up to July highs around 94°F, averaging 65°F annually — characteristic of a humid subtropical climate.