Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Monument Valley, AZ Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 205d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Monument Valley
Monument Valley, Arizona averages 56°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 205 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
56°F (14°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Monument Valley) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Monument Valley area.
How Monument Valley compares to every U.S. city
Monument Valley's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Monument Valley
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Monument Valley captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 41°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | N/A | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | N/A | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (9°C) | N/A | 10.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 4.6 | 0.1 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.5 | 1.9 |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 12.9 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 24.5 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 16.3 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | N/A | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (1°C) | N/A | 27.8 | 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
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
205 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,620
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,523
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Monument Valley's climate means for you
Monument Valley runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 205 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,620 heating and 1,523 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: Monument Valley, AZ
Based on station USC00025665 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Monument Valley, Arizona averages 56°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Monument Valley 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 205 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 10 and the first fall freeze near November 1. Turning to energy use, 4,620 heating degree days and 1,523 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Monument Valley scores 63/100 (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 Monument Valley, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Monument Valley, Arizona is 56°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Monument Valley get? ▼
Monument Valley receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Monument Valley? ▼
Monument Valley has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Monument Valley? ▼
Monument Valley has approximately 205 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 10 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Monument Valley? ▼
Monument Valley has 4,620 heating degree days and 1,523 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 Monument Valley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00025665 near Monument Valley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00025665. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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