Climate Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 75°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Gila Bend, AZ Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 75°F
- Avg annual temp
- 80/100
- Comfort score
- 6.3"
- Annual precip
- 322d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Gila Bend
Gila Bend, Arizona averages 75°F a year and scores 80/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 75°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 80/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 6.3"
- annual precipitation
- 322 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
75°F (24°C)
Avg High
91°F
Avg Low
59°F
Annual Precip
6.3"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
75°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
6.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Gila Bend) 80.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Gila Bend area.
How Gila Bend compares to every U.S. city
Gila Bend'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Gila Bend
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Gila Bend 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 | 71°F (22°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 3.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.4 |
| May | 98°F (37°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.3 |
| June | 107°F (42°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.7 |
| July | 109°F (43°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 95°F (35°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 31.0 |
| August | 109°F (43°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 95°F (35°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 30.9 |
| September | 104°F (40°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 89°F (32°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.8 |
| October | 93°F (34°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.9 |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 3.4 |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 4.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.8"
2.4 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
3.1 days with precipitation
March 0.7"
2.5 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
0.9 days with precipitation
May 0.3"
0.5 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.1 days with precipitation
July 0.6"
2.5 days with precipitation
August 0.9"
3.9 days with precipitation
September 0.3"
1.5 days with precipitation
October 0.4"
1.2 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
1.3 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
2.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
322 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
958
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
4,529
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Gila Bend's climate means for you
Gila Bend runs 75°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 322 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 958 heating and 4,529 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: Gila Bend, AZ
Gila Bend, Arizona runs an annual average of 75°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 91°F to a mean daily low of 59°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 USC00023393, 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 Gila Bend should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 6.3 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 322 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 23 and the first fall freeze near December 11. And on the energy front, 958 heating degree days and 4,529 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Gila Bend scores 80/100 (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 Gila Bend, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Gila Bend, Arizona is 75°F. The warmest month averages 109°F (43°C) and the coldest averages 40°F (4°C).
How much rain does Gila Bend get? ▼
Gila Bend receives 6.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Gila Bend? ▼
Gila Bend 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 Gila Bend? ▼
Gila Bend has approximately 322 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 23 and the first fall freeze around December 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Gila Bend? ▼
Gila Bend has 958 heating degree days and 4,529 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 Gila Bend climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00023393 near Gila Bend.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00023393. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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