Climate Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 72°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Florence, AZ Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 72°F
- Avg annual temp
- 80/100
- Comfort score
- 8.6"
- Annual precip
- 316d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Florence
Florence, Arizona averages 72°F a year and scores 80/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 72°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 80/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 8.6"
- annual precipitation
- 316 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
72°F (22°C)
Avg High
87°F
Avg Low
58°F
Annual Precip
8.6"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
72°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
8.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Florence) 80.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Florence area.
How Florence compares to every U.S. city
Florence's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
80 Top 18% higher than 82% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Florence
MethodologyFlorence'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 2.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.0 |
| May | 94°F (35°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.1 |
| June | 103°F (39°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.7 |
| July | 105°F (41°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 92°F (33°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 30.9 |
| August | 103°F (40°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 90°F (32°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 30.3 |
| September | 99°F (37°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 85°F (30°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.3 |
| October | 89°F (32°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.6 |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 4.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.4"
3.0 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
3.5 days with precipitation
March 1.2"
2.8 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
0.9 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
1.3 days with precipitation
June 0.0"
0.4 days with precipitation
July 1.2"
2.2 days with precipitation
August 1.1"
3.4 days with precipitation
September 0.3"
1.3 days with precipitation
October 0.5"
1.4 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
1.3 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
2.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
316 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,157
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,877
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Florence's climate means for you
Florence runs 72°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 316 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,157 heating and 3,877 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: Florence, AZ
Florence, Arizona runs an annual average of 72°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 87°F to a mean daily low of 58°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 USC00023027, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Florence should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 8.6 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 316 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 30 and the first fall freeze near December 12. And on the energy front, 1,157 heating degree days and 3,877 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Florence scores 80/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Florence, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Florence, Arizona is 72°F. The warmest month averages 105°F (41°C) and the coldest averages 41°F (5°C).
How much rain does Florence get? ▼
Florence receives 8.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Florence? ▼
Florence has a climate comfort score of 80/100 (Excellent), milder than 82% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Florence? ▼
Florence has approximately 316 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 30 and the first fall freeze around December 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Florence? ▼
Florence has 1,157 heating degree days and 3,877 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 Florence climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00023027 near Florence.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00023027. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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