Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Blue Ridge RS, AZ Climate
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- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 21.5"
- Annual precip
- 124d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Blue Ridge RS
Blue Ridge RS, Arizona averages 49°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 21.5"
- yearly precipitation total
- 124 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
49°F (9°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
21.5"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
21.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Blue Ridge RS) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Blue Ridge RS area.
How Blue Ridge RS compares to every U.S. city
Blue Ridge RS's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Blue Ridge RS
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Blue Ridge RS'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 | 45°F (7°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3" | 29.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8" | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3" | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9" | 2.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4" | 16.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.3"
February 2.2"
March 1.9"
April 0.9"
May 0.8"
June 0.3"
July 2.8"
August 3.3"
September 1.9"
October 1.4"
November 1.4"
December 2.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
124 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,184
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
291
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Blue Ridge RS's climate means for you
Blue Ridge RS runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 124 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,184 heating and 291 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: Blue Ridge RS, AZ
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Blue Ridge RS, Arizona as a location with an annual average temperature of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 34°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00020871, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Blue Ridge RS sees about 21.5 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 124 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 31 and the first fall freeze near October 2. On the energy side, 6,184 heating degree days and 291 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Blue Ridge RS scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Blue Ridge RS, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Blue Ridge RS, Arizona is 49°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Blue Ridge RS get? ▼
Blue Ridge RS receives 21.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Blue Ridge RS? ▼
Blue Ridge RS has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Blue Ridge RS? ▼
Blue Ridge RS has approximately 124 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 31 and the first fall freeze around October 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Blue Ridge RS? ▼
Blue Ridge RS has 6,184 heating degree days and 291 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 Blue Ridge RS climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00020871 near Blue Ridge RS.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00020871. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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