Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Grand Canyon E Entrance, AZ Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 16.0"
- Annual precip
- 163d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Grand Canyon E Entrance
Grand Canyon E Entrance, Arizona averages 50°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 16.0"
- annual precipitation
- 163 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
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
16.0"
Comfort Score
54/100
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) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Grand Canyon E Entrance area.
How Grand Canyon E Entrance compares to every U.S. city
Grand Canyon E Entrance's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Grand Canyon E Entrance
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Grand Canyon E Entrance, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3" | 22.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8" | 11.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 5.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4" | 3.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
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
Growing Season
163 days
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
What Grand Canyon E Entrance's climate means for you
Grand Canyon E Entrance runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 163 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,911 heating and 531 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: Grand Canyon E Entrance, AZ
Grand Canyon E Entrance, Arizona runs an annual average of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 39°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 USC00023584, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Grand Canyon E Entrance averages 16.0 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 163 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 10 and the first fall freeze near October 20. As for energy demand, 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 54/100 (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 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Grand Canyon E Entrance? ▼
Grand Canyon E Entrance has approximately 163 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 10 and the first fall freeze around October 20.
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, a heating-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 Grand Canyon E Entrance climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00023584 near Grand Canyon E Entrance.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00023584. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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