Climate Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 74°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lake Havasu City, AZ Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 74°F
- Avg annual temp
- 80/100
- Comfort score
- 4.2"
- Annual precip
- 358d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu City, Arizona averages 74°F a year and scores 80/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 74°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 80/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 4.2"
- annual precipitation
- 358 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
74°F (23°C)
Avg High
87°F
Avg Low
61°F
Annual Precip
4.2"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
74°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
4.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lake Havasu City) 80.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Lake Havasu City area.
How Lake Havasu City compares to every U.S. city
Lake Havasu City'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 Lake Havasu City
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Lake Havasu City, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.3 |
| May | 95°F (35°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.3 |
| June | 105°F (41°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.4 |
| July | 109°F (43°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 96°F (36°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 31.0 |
| August | 108°F (42°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 95°F (35°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 30.9 |
| September | 102°F (39°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 88°F (31°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.6 |
| October | 89°F (32°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.1 |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.8"
2.9 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
2.8 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
2.2 days with precipitation
April 0.2"
0.9 days with precipitation
May 0.0"
0.3 days with precipitation
June 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
1.5 days with precipitation
August 0.4"
2.1 days with precipitation
September 0.4"
1.5 days with precipitation
October 0.3"
1.1 days with precipitation
November 0.3"
1.1 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
2.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
358 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,148
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
4,523
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Lake Havasu City's climate means for you
Lake Havasu City runs 74°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 358 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,148 heating and 4,523 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: Lake Havasu City, AZ
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Lake Havasu City, Arizona as a location with an annual average temperature of 74°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 87°F to a mean daily low of 61°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00024761, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Lake Havasu City sees about 4.2 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 358 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 5 and the first fall freeze near December 29. On the energy side, 1,148 heating degree days and 4,523 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lake Havasu City scores 80/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lake Havasu City, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 74°F. The warmest month averages 109°F (43°C) and the coldest averages 42°F (5°C).
How much rain does Lake Havasu City get? ▼
Lake Havasu City receives 4.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lake Havasu City? ▼
Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City? ▼
Lake Havasu City has approximately 358 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 5 and the first fall freeze around December 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lake Havasu City? ▼
Lake Havasu City has 1,148 heating degree days and 4,523 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 Lake Havasu City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00024761 near Lake Havasu City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00024761. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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