Climate Comfort Score
85/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 72°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
E Mesa, AZ Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 72°F
- Avg annual temp
- 85/100
- Comfort score
- 10.8"
- Annual precip
- 312d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for E Mesa
E Mesa, Arizona averages 72°F a year and scores 85/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 72°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 85/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 10.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 312 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
72°F (22°C)
Avg High
87°F
Avg Low
58°F
Annual Precip
10.8"
Comfort Score
85/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
72°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (E Mesa) 85.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the E Mesa area.
How E Mesa compares to every U.S. city
E Mesa's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
85 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for E Mesa
MethodologyE Mesa's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 68°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 1.5" | 2.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3" | 0.1 | 2.8 |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 10.9 |
| May | 94°F (35°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 23.8 |
| June | 104°F (40°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 29.8 |
| July | 106°F (41°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 92°F (34°C) | 1.2" | 0.0 | 30.9 |
| August | 105°F (40°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 92°F (33°C) | 1.3" | 0.0 | 30.8 |
| September | 100°F (38°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 86°F (30°C) | 1.1" | 0.0 | 28.5 |
| October | 90°F (32°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 0.6" | 0.0 | 16.7 |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8" | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.4"
4.1 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
3.7 days with precipitation
March 1.3"
2.6 days with precipitation
April 0.4"
1.5 days with precipitation
May 0.2"
1.1 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.7 days with precipitation
July 1.2"
4.8 days with precipitation
August 1.3"
5.2 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
3.3 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
2.4 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
2.3 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
4.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
312 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,253
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,931
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What E Mesa's climate means for you
E Mesa runs 72°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 312 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,253 heating and 3,931 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: E Mesa, AZ
An annual average temperature of 72°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 87°F to a mean daily low of 58°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for E Mesa, Arizona. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00022782 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. E Mesa sees about 10.8 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 312 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 1 and the first fall freeze near December 10. On the energy side, 1,253 heating degree days and 3,931 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, E Mesa scores 85/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in E Mesa, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in E Mesa, Arizona is 72°F. The warmest month averages 106°F (41°C) and the coldest averages 40°F (5°C).
How much rain does E Mesa get? ▼
E Mesa receives 10.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for E Mesa? ▼
E Mesa has a climate comfort score of 85/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in E Mesa? ▼
E Mesa has approximately 312 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 1 and the first fall freeze around December 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in E Mesa? ▼
E Mesa has 1,253 heating degree days and 3,931 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-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 E Mesa climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00022782 near E Mesa.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00022782. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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