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Grand Canyon E Entrance, AZ Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Grand Canyon E Entrance, Arizona has an average annual temperature of 50°F and a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 16.0". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

50°F (10°C)

Avg High

61°F

Avg Low

39°F

Annual Precip

16.0"

Comfort Score

57/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

57/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

50°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

16.0"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Grand Canyon E Entrance) 57.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Grand Canyon E Entrance area.

Warming context for Grand Canyon E Entrance

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Grand Canyon E Entrance captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 41°F (5°C) 24°F (-5°C) 32°F (0°C)
February 43°F (6°C) 25°F (-4°C) 34°F (1°C)
March 51°F (11°C) 30°F (-1°C) 40°F (5°C)
April 58°F (15°C) 35°F (1°C) 46°F (8°C)
May 67°F (20°C) 42°F (6°C) 55°F (13°C)
June 80°F (27°C) 55°F (13°C) 67°F (20°C)
July 84°F (29°C) 59°F (15°C) 72°F (22°C)
August 81°F (27°C) 57°F (14°C) 69°F (21°C)
September 75°F (24°C) 51°F (10°C) 63°F (17°C)
October 63°F (17°C) 41°F (5°C) 52°F (11°C)
November 51°F (10°C) 30°F (-1°C) 41°F (5°C)
December 41°F (5°C) 23°F (-5°C) 32°F (0°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 1.5"
February 1.3"
March 1.4"
April 0.8"
May 0.6"
June 0.3"
July 2.0"
August 2.9"
September 1.5"
October 1.4"
November 0.8"
December 1.5"

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 20

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 10

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

5,911

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

531

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

December

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Grand Canyon E Entrance, AZ

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Grand Canyon E Entrance, Arizona as a location with an annual average temperature of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00023584, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Grand Canyon E Entrance receives roughly 16.0 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near May 10 and the first fall freeze near October 20. For energy use, 5,911 heating degree days and 531 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Grand Canyon E Entrance scores 57/100 (Moderate), 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 Grand Canyon E Entrance, AZ?
The average annual temperature in Grand Canyon E Entrance, Arizona is 50°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Grand Canyon E Entrance get?
Grand Canyon E Entrance receives 16.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Grand Canyon E Entrance?
Grand Canyon E Entrance has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Grand Canyon E Entrance?
Growing season data is not available for Grand Canyon E Entrance.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Grand Canyon E Entrance?
Grand Canyon E Entrance has 5,911 heating degree days and 531 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Grand Canyon E Entrance climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00023584. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00023584. For informational purposes only.

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