Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bowie, AZ Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 11.3"
- Annual precip
- 219d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bowie
Bowie, Arizona averages 63°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 11.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 219 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
11.3"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bowie) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Bowie area.
How Bowie compares to every U.S. city
Bowie's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bowie
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Bowie'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 | 61°F (16°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0" | 18.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8" | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2" | 0.9 | 1.7 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 16.2 |
| June | 98°F (36°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 27.8 |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6" | 0.0 | 28.4 |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0" | 0.0 | 25.2 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9" | 0.0 | 18.0 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7" | 0.7 | 3.8 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6" | 7.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1" | 18.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.0"
4.9 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
4.8 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
3.3 days with precipitation
April 0.2"
1.4 days with precipitation
May 0.3"
1.8 days with precipitation
June 0.5"
2.3 days with precipitation
July 2.6"
8.8 days with precipitation
August 2.0"
9.0 days with precipitation
September 0.9"
5.0 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
3.0 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
3.1 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
3.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
219 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,576
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,965
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Bowie's climate means for you
Bowie runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 219 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,576 heating and 1,965 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: Bowie, AZ
Bowie, Arizona runs an annual average of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 47°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 USC00020958, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Bowie receives roughly 11.3 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. 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 1 and the first fall freeze near November 6. For energy use, 2,576 heating degree days and 1,965 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bowie scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bowie, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bowie, Arizona is 63°F. The warmest month averages 98°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Bowie get? ▼
Bowie receives 11.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bowie? ▼
Bowie has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bowie? ▼
Bowie has approximately 219 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bowie? ▼
Bowie has 2,576 heating degree days and 1,965 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 Bowie climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00020958 near Bowie.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00020958. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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