Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lees Ferry, AZ Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 7.5"
- Annual precip
- 259d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lees Ferry
Lees Ferry, Arizona averages 63°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 7.5"
- annual precipitation
- 259 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
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
7.5"
Annual Snow
0.3"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
7.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lees Ferry) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lees Ferry area.
How Lees Ferry compares to every U.S. city
Lees Ferry's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lees Ferry
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Lees Ferry's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6" | 0.1" | 22.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.3 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.3 |
| June | 98°F (37°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.8 |
| July | 102°F (39°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 89°F (31°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 30.2 |
| August | 99°F (37°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 86°F (30°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.1 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.2 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 3.1 |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4" | 0.1" | 7.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6" | 0.1" | 23.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.6"
Snow: 0.1"
3.8 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
5.1 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
4.2 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
2.5 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
2.5 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
1.2 days with precipitation
July 0.9"
3.8 days with precipitation
August 1.1"
5.4 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
2.7 days with precipitation
October 0.8"
3.7 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
Snow: 0.1"
2.6 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
Snow: 0.1"
4.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
259 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,270
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,609
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lees Ferry's climate means for you
Lees Ferry runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 259 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,270 heating and 2,609 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: Lees Ferry, AZ
In Lees Ferry, Arizona, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 51°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00024849, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Lees Ferry sees about 7.5 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 259 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 5 and the first fall freeze near November 19. On the energy side, 3,270 heating degree days and 2,609 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lees Ferry scores 77/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lees Ferry, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lees Ferry, Arizona is 63°F. The warmest month averages 102°F (39°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Lees Ferry get? ▼
Lees Ferry receives 7.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lees Ferry? ▼
Lees Ferry has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lees Ferry? ▼
Lees Ferry has approximately 259 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 5 and the first fall freeze around November 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lees Ferry? ▼
Lees Ferry has 3,270 heating degree days and 2,609 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Lees Ferry climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00024849 near Lees Ferry.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00024849. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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