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Population: 50,585 (62.6% increase since
1995) Elevation: 1178 feet County: Maricopa Land area: 69.5 square miles Zip codes: 85374, 85379. Median resident age: 46.1 years Races in Surprise:
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races) Ancestries: German (18.0%), English (11.7%), Irish (11.2%), United States (5.7%), Italian (5.4%), Polish (3.3%). |
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For population 25 years and over in Surprise
For population 15 years and over in Surprise city
11.2% Foreign born (7.0% Latin America, 2.2% Europe). |
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Single-family new house construction building permits:
Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (16.1%), Professional,scientific,management,administrative,and waste management services (12.2%), Retail trade (12.1%), Finance,insurance,real estate,and rental and leasing (10.5%). |
Average weather in Surprise, Arizona
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
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Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Average temp. (°F) |
54.3 |
58.2 |
62.7 |
69.7 |
78.5 |
87.7 |
92.8 |
91.4 |
85.5 |
74.1 |
61.4 |
54.2 |
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High temperature (°F) |
67.8 |
72.2 |
77.4 |
85.8 |
94.7 |
104.5 |
107.2 |
105.6 |
100.5 |
89.7 |
76.4 |
68.0 |
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Low temperature (°F) |
40.7 |
44.1 |
48.1 |
53.6 |
62.1 |
70.9 |
78.3 |
77.3 |
70.5 |
58.5 |
46.3 |
40.4 |
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Precipitation (in) |
1.1 |
1.2 |
1.3 |
0.3 |
0.2 |
0.1 |
0.9 |
1.1 |
0.8 |
0.8 |
0.8 |
1.1 |
Normal climate around Surprise, Arizona
Based on data reported by main weather stations
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Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Days with precip. |
4 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
4 |
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Wind speed (mph) |
5.3 |
5.8 |
6.6 |
6.9 |
7.0 |
6.7 |
7.1 |
6.6 |
6.3 |
5.8 |
5.3 |
5.1 |
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Morning humidity (%) |
64 |
59 |
56 |
42 |
34 |
30 |
43 |
50 |
48 |
49 |
56 |
65 |
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Afternoon humidity (%) |
32 |
27 |
24 |
17 |
14 |
12 |
20 |
23 |
23 |
22 |
27 |
33 |
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Sunshine (%) |
78 |
80 |
84 |
89 |
93 |
94 |
85 |
85 |
89 |
88 |
83 |
77 |
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Days clear of clouds |
14 |
13 |
14 |
17 |
21 |
23 |
17 |
18 |
22 |
20 |
18 |
15 |
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Partly cloudy days |
7 |
7 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
5 |
10 |
10 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
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Cloudy days |
10 |
9 |
8 |
6 |
3 |
2 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
6 |
9 |
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Snowfall (in) |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
Hospitals/medical centers near Surprise:
DEL E WEBB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 4 miles; SUN CITY WEST, AZ)
WALTER O BOSWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; SUN CITY, AZ)
THUNDERBIRD SAMARITAN HOSP & HLTH CTR (about 16 miles; GLENDALE, AZ)
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Surprise:
LUKE AFB (about 9 miles; GLENDALE, AZ; ID: LUF)
PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL (about 32 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: PHX)
WILLIAMS GATEWAY (about 58 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: IWA)
Other public-use airports nearest to Surprise:
GLENDALE MUNICIPAL (about 13 miles; GLENDALE, AZ; ID: GEU)
PLEASANT VALLEY (about 15 miles; PEORIA, AZ; ID: P48)
PHOENIX GOODYEAR (about 17 miles; GOODYEAR, AZ; ID: GYR)
Local government website: www.surpriseaz.com/
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Surprise:
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY-WEST (about 16 miles; Glendale, AZ; Full-time enrollment: 3,334)
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 17 miles; GLENDALE, AZ; FT enrollment: 9,981)
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY (about 22 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,207)
UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC (about 22 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,091)
DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 22 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; FT enrollment: 3,165)
PHOENIX COLLEGE (about 24 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,911)
PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 28 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; FT enrollment: 3,410)
Public primary/middle schools in Surprise:
WEST POINT ELEMENTARY (Students: 1,243; Location: 13700 W GREENWAY RD; Grades: KG - 08)
KINGSWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 987; Location: 15150 W MONDELL RD; Grades: PK - 08)
PARADISE EDUCATION CENTER (CHARTER) (Students: 711; Location: 15533 W. PARADISE LANE; Grades: KG - 08)
ARIZONA CHARTER ACADEMY (Students: 128; Location: P.O. BOX 1929; Grades: 01 - 12)
SUPERIOR SCHOOL (CHARTER) (Students: 70; Location: P.O. BOX 1929; Grades: 01 - 12)
Strongest AM radio stations in Surprise:
KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
KXEM (1010 AM; 15 kW; TOLLESON, AZ; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL ENTERPRISES OF PHOENIX, INC.)
KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
KMYL (1190 AM; 5 kW; TOLLESON, AZ; Owner: INTERSTATE B/C SYSTEM OF AZ, INC.)
KGME (910 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
KTAR (620 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
KASA (1540 AM; 10 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KASA RADIO HOGAR, INC.)
KFNN (1510 AM; 22 kW; MESA, AZ; Owner: CRC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
KFYI (550 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
KKNT (960 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC)
KPHX (1480 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CORP. OF ARIZONA, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Surprise:
KLNZ (103.5 FM; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KBAQ (89.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: MARICOPA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
KMLE (107.9 FM; CHANDLER, AZ; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
KOMR (106.3 FM; SUN CITY, AZ; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
KSWG (94.1 FM; WICKENBURG, AZ; Owner: CIRCLE S BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
KSLX-FM (100.7 FM; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; Owner: CACTUS RADIO, INC.)
KKLT (98.7 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
KZON (101.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
KKFR (92.3 FM; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
KESZ (99.9 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KPHF (88.3 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
KNAI (88.3 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: NATIONAL FARM WORKERS SERVICE CENTER)
KOOL-FM (94.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
KNIX-FM (102.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KUPD (97.9 FM; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: TEMPE RADIO, INC.)
KJZZ (91.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: MARICOPA COUNTY COMM. COLLEGE DIST.)
KFLR-FM (90.3 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING, INC.)
K205CI (88.9 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
KYOT-FM (95.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
KMXP (96.9 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
TV broadcast stations around Surprise:
KAET (Channel 8; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
K43GV (Channel 43; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: TELEVISION APOGEO DE PHOENIX, LLC)
K55EH (Channel 55; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KAZT, L.L.C.)
