Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Oracle
Oracle, Arizona averages 62°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index — excellent, milder than 92% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 87/100
- comfort score — milder than 92% of U.S. cities
- 21.7"
- annual precipitation · 11" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) — 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
62°F (17°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
21.7"
Annual Snow
10.8"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
21.7"
Plus 10.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Oracle) 87.0%
National median (≈55)
PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Oracle area.
How Oracle compares to every U.S. city
Oracle's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
87 Top 8% higher than 92% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals — PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Oracle
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Oracle 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3" | 2.9" | 10.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1" | 1.9" | 7.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7" | 2.5" | 4.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6" | 1.2" | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.5 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.3 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.5 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.9 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.4 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3" | 0.5" | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0" | 1.8" | 12.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.3"
Snow: 2.9"
6.5 days with precipitation
February 2.1"
Snow: 1.9"
6.4 days with precipitation
March 1.7"
Snow: 2.5"
5.7 days with precipitation
April 0.6"
Snow: 1.2"
2.5 days with precipitation
May 0.5"
2.3 days with precipitation
June 0.3"
2.1 days with precipitation
July 4.3"
9.5 days with precipitation
August 3.8"
12.1 days with precipitation
September 1.8"
6.0 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
4.4 days with precipitation
November 1.3"
Snow: 0.5"
3.9 days with precipitation
December 2.0"
Snow: 1.8"
5.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 23
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,811
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,845
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Oracle's climate means for you
Oracle runs 62°F a year — peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 2,811 heating and 1,845 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: Oracle, AZ
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Oracle, Arizona as a location with an annual average temperature of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 51°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00026119, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Oracle receives roughly 21.7 inches of precipitation each year, with 10.8 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near March 23 and the first fall freeze near November 22. For energy use, 2,811 heating degree days and 1,845 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Oracle scores 87/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Oracle, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Oracle, Arizona is 62°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 35°F (2°C).
How much rain does Oracle get? ▼
Oracle receives 21.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 10.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Oracle? ▼
Oracle has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Oracle? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Oracle.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Oracle? ▼
Oracle has 2,811 heating degree days and 1,845 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Oracle climate data come from? ▼
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00026119. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00026119. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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