Climate Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 72°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Organ Pipe Cactus NM, AZ Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 72°F
- Avg annual temp
- 80/100
- Comfort score
- 9.3"
- Annual precip
- 314d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Organ Pipe Cactus NM
Organ Pipe Cactus NM, Arizona averages 72°F a year and scores 80/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 72°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 80/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 9.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 314 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
72°F (22°C)
Avg High
87°F
Avg Low
57°F
Annual Precip
9.3"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
72°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Organ Pipe Cactus NM) 80.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Organ Pipe Cactus NM area.
How Organ Pipe Cactus NM compares to every U.S. city
Organ Pipe Cactus NM's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
80 Top 18% higher than 82% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Organ Pipe Cactus NM
MethodologyZooming out from Organ Pipe Cactus NM'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 | 71°F (22°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.1 |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 3.1 |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.8 |
| May | 93°F (34°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.4 |
| June | 102°F (39°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.1 |
| July | 104°F (40°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 90°F (32°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 31.0 |
| August | 103°F (40°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 89°F (32°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 30.6 |
| September | 99°F (37°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.8 |
| October | 90°F (32°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.1 |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 2.8 |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 3.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
3.2 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
3.7 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
3.0 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
1.1 days with precipitation
May 0.2"
0.6 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.5 days with precipitation
July 1.3"
4.3 days with precipitation
August 1.8"
6.0 days with precipitation
September 0.8"
3.0 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
1.8 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
2.1 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
4.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
314 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,055
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,630
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Organ Pipe Cactus NM's climate means for you
Organ Pipe Cactus NM runs 72°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 314 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,055 heating and 3,630 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: Organ Pipe Cactus NM, AZ
In Organ Pipe Cactus NM, Arizona, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 72°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 87°F to a mean daily low of 57°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00026132, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Organ Pipe Cactus NM averages 9.3 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 314 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 4 and the first fall freeze near December 15. Turning to energy use, 1,055 heating degree days and 3,630 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Organ Pipe Cactus NM scores 80/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Organ Pipe Cactus NM, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Organ Pipe Cactus NM, Arizona is 72°F. The warmest month averages 104°F (40°C) and the coldest averages 41°F (5°C).
How much rain does Organ Pipe Cactus NM get? ▼
Organ Pipe Cactus NM receives 9.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Organ Pipe Cactus NM? ▼
Organ Pipe Cactus NM has a climate comfort score of 80/100 (Excellent), milder than 82% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Organ Pipe Cactus NM? ▼
Organ Pipe Cactus NM has approximately 314 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 4 and the first fall freeze around December 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Organ Pipe Cactus NM? ▼
Organ Pipe Cactus NM has 1,055 heating degree days and 3,630 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-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 Organ Pipe Cactus NM climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00026132 near Organ Pipe Cactus NM.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00026132. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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