Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
FT Thomas, AZ Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 10.2"
- Annual precip
- 219d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for FT Thomas
FT Thomas, Arizona averages 65°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 10.2"
- yearly precipitation total
- 219 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
65°F (18°C)
Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
10.2"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (FT Thomas) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the FT Thomas area.
How FT Thomas compares to every U.S. city
FT Thomas'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
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 FT Thomas
MethodologyFT Thomas'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 | 61°F (16°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0" | 23.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0" | 14.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 7.3 | 0.3 |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3" | 1.6 | 4.0 |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 17.3 |
| June | 100°F (38°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 28.5 |
| July | 100°F (38°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 85°F (30°C) | 1.7" | 0.0 | 29.2 |
| August | 98°F (36°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 1.9" | 0.0 | 28.2 |
| September | 93°F (34°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1" | 0.0 | 21.9 |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7" | 0.9 | 6.9 |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5" | 11.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.0"
4.4 days with precipitation
February 1.0"
4.0 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
2.8 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
1.6 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
1.5 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
1.2 days with precipitation
July 1.7"
6.5 days with precipitation
August 1.9"
7.0 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
4.2 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
2.8 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
2.9 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
4.2 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
2,592
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,431
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What FT Thomas's climate means for you
FT Thomas runs 65°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 2,592 heating and 2,431 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: FT Thomas, AZ
FT Thomas, Arizona runs an annual average of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 82°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 USC00023150, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, FT Thomas averages 10.2 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. 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. Turning to energy use, 2,592 heating degree days and 2,431 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, FT Thomas scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in FT Thomas, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in FT Thomas, Arizona is 65°F. The warmest month averages 100°F (38°C) and the coldest averages 28°F (-2°C).
How much rain does FT Thomas get? ▼
FT Thomas receives 10.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for FT Thomas? ▼
FT Thomas 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 FT Thomas? ▼
FT Thomas 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 FT Thomas? ▼
FT Thomas has 2,592 heating degree days and 2,431 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 FT Thomas climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00023150 near FT Thomas.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00023150. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial
Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.