Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Meteor Crater, AZ Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 12.3"
- Annual precip
- 176d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Meteor Crater
Meteor Crater, Arizona averages 56°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 12.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 176 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
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
12.3"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Meteor Crater) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Meteor Crater area.
How Meteor Crater compares to every U.S. city
Meteor Crater's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Meteor Crater
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Meteor Crater'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0" | 19.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5" | 12.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7" | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5" | 3.5 | 0.7 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3" | 0.3 | 15.9 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9" | 0.0 | 17.0 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 2.4" | 0.0 | 11.5 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6" | 0.5 | 2.9 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9" | 2.7 | 0.1 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7" | 16.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.1"
February 1.0"
March 0.5"
April 0.7"
May 0.5"
June 0.3"
July 1.9"
August 2.4"
September 1.6"
October 0.9"
November 0.7"
December 0.6"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
176 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,492
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,074
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Meteor Crater's climate means for you
Meteor Crater runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 176 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,492 heating and 1,074 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: Meteor Crater, AZ
In Meteor Crater, Arizona, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00025494, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Meteor Crater averages 12.3 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 176 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 23. Turning to energy use, 4,492 heating degree days and 1,074 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Meteor Crater scores 64/100 (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 December-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 Meteor Crater, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Meteor Crater, Arizona is 56°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Meteor Crater get? ▼
Meteor Crater receives 12.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Meteor Crater? ▼
Meteor Crater has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Meteor Crater? ▼
Meteor Crater has approximately 176 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Meteor Crater? ▼
Meteor Crater has 4,492 heating degree days and 1,074 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 Meteor Crater climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00025494 near Meteor Crater.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00025494. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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