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Thatcher & Safford
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Thatcher and Safford, Arizona, are located in a beautiful
rural area about 125 miles northeast of Tucson and 165
miles southeast of Phoenix.
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Graham County Chamber
of Commerce Web Site
Population:
Approx. population of Thatcher and Safford: 14,000
Approx. population of Graham County: 29,000
Economics:
The communities of Thatcher and Safford are the principal
centers of population in the Upper Gila Valley in southeastern
Arizona.
Farming is the chief economic contributor to the community.
Cotton is the principal agricultural commodity. Another major
contributor is the copper mining by the Phelps Dodge Corporation.
Phelps Dodge is one of the largest copper producers in the
world. Tourism has become the second largest industry in Graham
County. Winter visitors are attracted to the climate and variety
of natural resources, including hiking, swimming, fishing,
hunting, and rock hounding.
Climate Information:
Today's Weather
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Elevation
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2929 ft.
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Average Temperature for Spring
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80 degrees
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Average Temperature for Summer
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98 degrees (a dry heat)
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Average Temperature for Fall
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83 degrees
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Average Temperature for Winter
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62 degrees
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Average Temperature for the year
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81 degrees
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Average Yearly Precipitation
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8.5 inches
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