Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 68°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Beaver Dam, AZ Climate
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- 68°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 7.0"
- Annual precip
- 257d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam, Arizona averages 68°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 68°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 7.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 257 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
68°F (20°C)
Avg High
85°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
7.0"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
68°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
7.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Beaver Dam) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Beaver Dam area.
How Beaver Dam compares to every U.S. city
Beaver Dam's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
72 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Beaver Dam
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Beaver Dam's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2" | 7.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9" | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5" | 0.4 | 5.7 |
| May | 93°F (34°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 18.6 |
| June | 104°F (40°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 27.7 |
| July | 109°F (43°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 91°F (33°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 30.8 |
| August | 107°F (42°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 90°F (32°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 30.5 |
| September | 100°F (38°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 26.9 |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7" | 0.2 | 10.1 |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5" | 3.9 | 0.1 |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8" | 14.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.9"
5.1 days with precipitation
February 1.2"
5.6 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
5.0 days with precipitation
April 0.5"
3.5 days with precipitation
May 0.3"
2.4 days with precipitation
June 0.2"
1.1 days with precipitation
July 0.4"
3.0 days with precipitation
August 0.4"
3.2 days with precipitation
September 0.3"
2.5 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
3.2 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
2.9 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
4.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
257 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,182
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,349
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Beaver Dam's climate means for you
Beaver Dam runs 68°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 257 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,182 heating and 3,349 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: Beaver Dam, AZ
Beaver Dam, Arizona runs an annual average of 68°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 85°F to a mean daily low of 52°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 USC00020672, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Beaver Dam should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 7.0 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 257 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 7 and the first fall freeze near November 19. And on the energy front, 2,182 heating degree days and 3,349 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Beaver Dam scores 72/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Beaver Dam, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Beaver Dam, Arizona is 68°F. The warmest month averages 109°F (43°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Beaver Dam get? ▼
Beaver Dam receives 7.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Beaver Dam? ▼
Beaver Dam has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Beaver Dam? ▼
Beaver Dam has approximately 257 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 7 and the first fall freeze around November 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Beaver Dam? ▼
Beaver Dam has 2,182 heating degree days and 3,349 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Beaver Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00020672 near Beaver Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00020672. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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