Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Heber (black Mesa) RS, AZ Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 18.4"
- Annual precip
- 135d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Heber (black Mesa) RS
Heber (black Mesa) RS, 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
- 18.4"
- annual precipitation
- 135 days
- frost-free growing season
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
65°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
18.4"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Heber (black Mesa) RS) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Heber (black Mesa) RS area.
How Heber (black Mesa) RS compares to every U.S. city
Heber (black Mesa) RS'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 Heber (black Mesa) RS
MethodologyHeber (black Mesa) RS'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 | 46°F (8°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6" | 24.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7" | 18.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 7.1 | 0.1 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5" | 0.6 | 2.7 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7" | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 1.8" | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2" | 11.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.7"
February 1.6"
March 1.4"
April 0.7"
May 0.6"
June 0.5"
July 2.7"
August 3.0"
September 1.8"
October 1.2"
November 1.2"
December 1.9"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
135 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,704
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
331
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Heber (black Mesa) RS's climate means for you
Heber (black Mesa) RS runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 135 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,704 heating and 331 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: Heber (black Mesa) RS, AZ
Heber (black Mesa) RS, Arizona runs an annual average of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 36°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00023961, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Heber (black Mesa) RS averages 18.4 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 135 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 23 and the first fall freeze near October 5. Turning to energy use, 5,704 heating degree days and 331 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Heber (black Mesa) RS scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Heber (black Mesa) RS, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Heber (black Mesa) RS, Arizona is 50°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Heber (black Mesa) RS get? ▼
Heber (black Mesa) RS receives 18.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Heber (black Mesa) RS? ▼
Heber (black Mesa) RS 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 Heber (black Mesa) RS? ▼
Heber (black Mesa) RS has approximately 135 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 23 and the first fall freeze around October 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Heber (black Mesa) RS? ▼
Heber (black Mesa) RS has 5,704 heating degree days and 331 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 Heber (black Mesa) RS climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00023961 near Heber (black Mesa) RS.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00023961. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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