Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bagdad, AZ Climate
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- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 15.9"
- Annual precip
- 219d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bagdad
Bagdad, Arizona averages 60°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 15.9"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 219 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
60°F (16°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
15.9"
Annual Snow
1.1"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.9"
Plus 1.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bagdad) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Bagdad area.
How Bagdad compares to every U.S. city
Bagdad's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bagdad
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Bagdad, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1" | 0.2" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3" | 0.2" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7" | 0.2" | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6" | 0.1" | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 5.6 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.4 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.8 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.1 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.6 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 2.7 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6" | 0.4" | 17.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.1"
Snow: 0.2"
4.7 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
Snow: 0.2"
4.8 days with precipitation
March 1.7"
Snow: 0.2"
4.7 days with precipitation
April 0.6"
Snow: 0.1"
2.5 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
1.8 days with precipitation
June 0.2"
1.0 days with precipitation
July 1.3"
4.8 days with precipitation
August 2.3"
6.9 days with precipitation
September 1.4"
4.1 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
2.2 days with precipitation
November 1.0"
2.5 days with precipitation
December 1.6"
Snow: 0.4"
3.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
219 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,276
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,616
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Bagdad's climate means for you
Bagdad runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 219 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,276 heating and 1,616 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Bagdad, AZ
Bagdad, Arizona runs an annual average of 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 46°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00020586, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Bagdad averages 15.9 inches of precipitation annually, with 1.1 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 219 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 7 and the first fall freeze near November 12. Turning to energy use, 3,276 heating degree days and 1,616 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bagdad scores 83/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bagdad, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bagdad, Arizona is 60°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Bagdad get? ▼
Bagdad receives 15.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bagdad? ▼
Bagdad has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bagdad? ▼
Bagdad has approximately 219 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 7 and the first fall freeze around November 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bagdad? ▼
Bagdad has 3,276 heating degree days and 1,616 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Bagdad climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00020586 near Bagdad.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00020586. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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