Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Canyon DE Chelly, AZ Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 8.8"
- Annual precip
- 155d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Canyon DE Chelly
Canyon DE Chelly, Arizona averages 54°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 8.8"
- annual precipitation · 5" snow
- 155 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
8.8"
Annual Snow
4.9"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
8.8"
Plus 4.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Canyon DE Chelly) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Canyon DE Chelly area.
How Canyon DE Chelly compares to every U.S. city
Canyon DE Chelly's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Canyon DE Chelly
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Canyon DE Chelly captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.8" | 1.1" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7" | 0.9" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7" | 0.6" | 18.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5" | 0.1" | 9.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 2.8 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 19.9 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.6 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.6 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 4.5 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8" | 0.1" | 7.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6" | 0.6" | 22.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.7" | 1.5" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.8"
Snow: 1.1"
4.4 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
Snow: 0.9"
4.7 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
Snow: 0.6"
4.1 days with precipitation
April 0.5"
Snow: 0.1"
3.1 days with precipitation
May 0.5"
2.8 days with precipitation
June 0.3"
1.7 days with precipitation
July 1.1"
6.3 days with precipitation
August 1.3"
6.9 days with precipitation
September 0.8"
5.2 days with precipitation
October 0.8"
Snow: 0.1"
4.1 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 0.6"
3.5 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
Snow: 1.5"
4.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
155 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,162
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
985
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Canyon DE Chelly's climate means for you
Canyon DE Chelly runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 155 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,162 heating and 985 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: Canyon DE Chelly, AZ
Canyon DE Chelly, Arizona runs an annual average of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 38°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00021248, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Canyon DE Chelly averages 8.8 inches of precipitation a year, with 4.9 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 155 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 6 and the first fall freeze near October 8. As for energy demand, 5,162 heating degree days and 985 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Canyon DE Chelly scores 49/100 (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 January-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 Canyon DE Chelly, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Canyon DE Chelly, Arizona is 54°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Canyon DE Chelly get? ▼
Canyon DE Chelly receives 8.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 4.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Canyon DE Chelly? ▼
Canyon DE Chelly has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Canyon DE Chelly? ▼
Canyon DE Chelly has approximately 155 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 6 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Canyon DE Chelly? ▼
Canyon DE Chelly has 5,162 heating degree days and 985 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 Canyon DE Chelly climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00021248 near Canyon DE Chelly.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00021248. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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