Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bright Angel RS, AZ Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 24.2"
- Annual precip
- 116d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bright Angel RS
Bright Angel RS, Arizona averages 43°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 24.2"
- annual precipitation · 126" snow
- 116 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
24.2"
Annual Snow
126.2"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
24.2"
Plus 126.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bright Angel RS) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Bright Angel RS area.
How Bright Angel RS compares to every U.S. city
Bright Angel RS's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bright Angel RS
MethodologyZooming out from Bright Angel RS's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.6" | 33.0" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5" | 26.6" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0" | 23.6" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6" | 11.4" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8" | 2.7" | 11.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4" | 0.2" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8" | 3.4" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4" | 10.3" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9" | 15.0" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.6"
Snow: 33.0"
7.3 days with precipitation
February 3.5"
Snow: 26.6"
7.3 days with precipitation
March 3.0"
Snow: 23.6"
6.1 days with precipitation
April 1.6"
Snow: 11.4"
4.6 days with precipitation
May 0.8"
Snow: 2.7"
4.1 days with precipitation
June 0.4"
Snow: 0.2"
2.3 days with precipitation
July 1.8"
9.1 days with precipitation
August 2.8"
11.0 days with precipitation
September 1.9"
7.1 days with precipitation
October 1.8"
Snow: 3.4"
5.4 days with precipitation
November 1.4"
Snow: 10.3"
4.4 days with precipitation
December 1.9"
Snow: 15.0"
6.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 3
50% probability date
Growing Season
116 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,913
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
51
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Bright Angel RS's climate means for you
Bright Angel RS runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 116 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,913 heating and 51 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: Bright Angel RS, AZ
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Bright Angel RS, Arizona as a location with an annual average temperature of 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00021001, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Bright Angel RS averages 24.2 inches of precipitation annually, with 126.2 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 116 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 3 and the first fall freeze near September 27. Turning to energy use, 7,913 heating degree days and 51 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bright Angel RS scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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 Bright Angel RS, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bright Angel RS, Arizona is 43°F. The warmest month averages 77°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Bright Angel RS get? ▼
Bright Angel RS receives 24.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 126.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bright Angel RS? ▼
Bright Angel RS has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bright Angel RS? ▼
Bright Angel RS has approximately 116 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 3 and the first fall freeze around September 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bright Angel RS? ▼
Bright Angel RS has 7,913 heating degree days and 51 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 Bright Angel RS climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00021001 near Bright Angel RS.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00021001. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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