Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg 2 stations
Nogales, AZ Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 14.6"
- Annual precip
- 242d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Nogales
Nogales, Arizona averages 65°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 14.6"
- annual precipitation
- 242 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
65°F (18°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
14.6"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
14.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Nogales) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Nogales area.
How Nogales compares to every U.S. city
Nogales's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
82 Top 17% higher than 83% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Nogales
MethodologyZooming out from Nogales'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8" | N/A | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8" | N/A | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6" | N/A | 3.6 | 0.3 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3" | N/A | 0.4 | 2.1 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1" | N/A | 0.0 | 13.2 |
| June | 97°F (36°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 0.5" | N/A | 0.0 | 27.2 |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2" | N/A | 0.0 | 23.5 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4" | N/A | 0.0 | 20.8 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5" | N/A | 0.0 | 17.2 |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7" | N/A | 0.3 | 5.6 |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6" | N/A | 3.7 | 0.1 |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 1.0" | N/A | 13.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.8"
4.1 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
3.9 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
2.8 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
1.6 days with precipitation
May 0.1"
1.1 days with precipitation
June 0.5"
3.2 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
15.1 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
14.0 days with precipitation
September 1.5"
6.6 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
3.4 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
2.5 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
4.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
242 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,039
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,977
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Nogales's climate means for you
Nogales runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 242 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,039 heating and 1,977 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: Nogales, AZ
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Nogales, Arizona as a location with an annual average temperature of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 49°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from 2 weather stations, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Nogales should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 14.6 inches, with seasonal snowfall possible. The frost-free season averages 242 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 20 and the first fall freeze near November 17. And on the energy front, 2,039 heating degree days and 1,977 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Nogales scores 82/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Nogales, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Nogales, Arizona is 65°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Nogales get? ▼
Nogales receives 14.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Nogales? ▼
Nogales has a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent), milder than 83% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Nogales? ▼
Nogales has approximately 242 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 20 and the first fall freeze around November 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Nogales? ▼
Nogales has 2,039 heating degree days and 1,977 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 Nogales climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Nogales.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003196. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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