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Painted Rock Dam, AZ Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Painted Rock Dam, Arizona has an average annual temperature of 74°F and a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 6.1". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

74°F (23°C)

Avg High

89°F

Avg Low

59°F

Annual Precip

6.1"

Annual Snow

0.0"

Comfort Score

72/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

72/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

74°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

6.1"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Painted Rock Dam) 72.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Painted Rock Dam area.

Warming context for Painted Rock Dam

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Painted Rock Dam captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 69°F (21°C) 41°F (5°C) 55°F (13°C)
February 73°F (23°C) 45°F (7°C) 59°F (15°C)
March 80°F (27°C) 50°F (10°C) 65°F (18°C)
April 87°F (31°C) 57°F (14°C) 72°F (22°C)
May 95°F (35°C) 64°F (18°C) 80°F (27°C)
June 105°F (41°C) 73°F (23°C) 89°F (32°C)
July 108°F (42°C) 82°F (28°C) 95°F (35°C)
August 107°F (41°C) 81°F (27°C) 94°F (34°C)
September 102°F (39°C) 74°F (23°C) 88°F (31°C)
October 91°F (33°C) 59°F (15°C) 75°F (24°C)
November 78°F (26°C) 47°F (9°C) 63°F (17°C)
December 69°F (20°C) 40°F (4°C) 54°F (12°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 0.7"

2.4 days with precipitation

February 0.5"

2.0 days with precipitation

March 0.6"

1.4 days with precipitation

April 0.2"

0.7 days with precipitation

May 0.2"

0.3 days with precipitation

June 0.0"

0.1 days with precipitation

July 0.9"

3.2 days with precipitation

August 0.8"

3.3 days with precipitation

September 0.4"

1.8 days with precipitation

October 0.5"

1.5 days with precipitation

November 0.6"

1.3 days with precipitation

December 0.7"

2.1 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

December 15

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

January 21

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

1,063

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

4,366

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

December

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Painted Rock Dam, AZ

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Painted Rock Dam, Arizona as a location with an annual average temperature of 74°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 89°F to a mean daily low of 59°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00026194, 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. Painted Rock Dam receives roughly 6.1 inches of precipitation each year, with seasonal snowfall possible. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near January 21 and the first fall freeze near December 15. For energy use, 1,063 heating degree days and 4,366 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Painted Rock Dam scores 72/100 (Good), 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 Painted Rock Dam, AZ?
The average annual temperature in Painted Rock Dam, Arizona is 74°F. The warmest month averages 108°F (42°C) and the coldest averages 40°F (4°C).
How much rain does Painted Rock Dam get?
Painted Rock Dam receives 6.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Painted Rock Dam?
Painted Rock Dam has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Painted Rock Dam?
Growing season data is not available for Painted Rock Dam.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Painted Rock Dam?
Painted Rock Dam has 1,063 heating degree days and 4,366 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 Painted Rock Dam 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 USC00026194. 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: USC00026194. For informational purposes only.

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