Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
MT Lemmon Willow Canyon, 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
- 232d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for MT Lemmon Willow Canyon
MT Lemmon Willow Canyon, Arizona averages 56°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 232 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
65°F
Avg Low
47°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 (MT Lemmon Willow Canyon) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the MT Lemmon Willow Canyon area.
How MT Lemmon Willow Canyon compares to every U.S. city
MT Lemmon Willow Canyon'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for MT Lemmon Willow Canyon
MethodologyZooming out from MT Lemmon Willow Canyon's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 50°F (10°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | N/A | 12.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | N/A | 11.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 6.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | N/A | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 72°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 71°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 58°F (15°C) | N/A | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | N/A | 6.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | N/A | 14.0 | 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 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
232 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,024
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
715
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What MT Lemmon Willow Canyon's climate means for you
MT Lemmon Willow Canyon runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 232 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,024 heating and 715 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: MT Lemmon Willow Canyon, AZ
Based on station USC00025737 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, MT Lemmon Willow Canyon, Arizona averages 56°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 47°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.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. MT Lemmon Willow Canyon sees about an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 232 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 1 and the first fall freeze near November 19. On the energy side, 4,024 heating degree days and 715 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, MT Lemmon Willow Canyon 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 MT Lemmon Willow Canyon, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in MT Lemmon Willow Canyon, Arizona is 56°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (0°C).
How much rain does MT Lemmon Willow Canyon get? ▼
MT Lemmon Willow Canyon receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for MT Lemmon Willow Canyon? ▼
MT Lemmon Willow Canyon 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 MT Lemmon Willow Canyon? ▼
MT Lemmon Willow Canyon has approximately 232 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in MT Lemmon Willow Canyon? ▼
MT Lemmon Willow Canyon has 4,024 heating degree days and 715 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 MT Lemmon Willow Canyon climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00025737 near MT Lemmon Willow Canyon.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00025737. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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