Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Keams Canyon, AZ Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 147d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Keams Canyon
Keams Canyon, Arizona averages 51°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 147 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
51°F (10°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Keams Canyon) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Keams Canyon area.
How Keams Canyon compares to every U.S. city
Keams Canyon's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Keams Canyon
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Keams Canyon, 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 31°F (0°C) | N/A | 30.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 36°F (2°C) | N/A | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 42°F (6°C) | N/A | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 49°F (9°C) | N/A | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 57°F (14°C) | N/A | 5.7 | 0.6 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 66°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.4 | 8.3 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 15.5 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 6.9 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 63°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 51°F (11°C) | N/A | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 40°F (5°C) | N/A | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | N/A | 30.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
147 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,722
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
556
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Keams Canyon's climate means for you
Keams Canyon runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 147 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,722 heating and 556 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: Keams Canyon, AZ
In Keams Canyon, Arizona, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00024586, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Keams Canyon averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 147 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 16 and the first fall freeze near October 10. Turning to energy use, 5,722 heating degree days and 556 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Keams Canyon scores 49/100 (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 December-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 Keams Canyon, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Keams Canyon, Arizona is 51°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Keams Canyon get? ▼
Keams Canyon receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Keams Canyon? ▼
Keams Canyon has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Keams Canyon? ▼
Keams Canyon has approximately 147 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 16 and the first fall freeze around October 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Keams Canyon? ▼
Keams Canyon has 5,722 heating degree days and 556 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 Keams Canyon climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00024586 near Keams Canyon.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00024586. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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