Climate Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 74°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Painted Rock Dam, AZ Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 74°F
- Avg annual temp
- 80/100
- Comfort score
- 6.1"
- Annual precip
- 328d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Painted Rock Dam
Painted Rock Dam, Arizona averages 74°F a year and scores 80/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 74°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 80/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 6.1"
- annual precipitation
- 328 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
74°F (23°C)
Avg High
89°F
Avg Low
59°F
Annual Precip
6.1"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
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) 80.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Painted Rock Dam area.
How Painted Rock Dam compares to every U.S. city
Painted Rock Dam'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 Painted Rock Dam
MethodologyZooming out from Painted Rock Dam'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 | 69°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 3.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.6 |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.2 |
| May | 95°F (35°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.0 |
| June | 105°F (41°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.9 |
| July | 108°F (42°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 95°F (35°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 30.9 |
| August | 107°F (41°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 94°F (34°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 30.9 |
| September | 102°F (39°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 88°F (31°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.1 |
| October | 91°F (33°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.2 |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 3.0 |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 4.4 | 0.0 |
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
Growing Season
328 days
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
What Painted Rock Dam's climate means for you
Painted Rock Dam runs 74°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 328 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,063 heating and 4,366 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: Painted Rock Dam, AZ
Based on station USC00026194 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Painted Rock Dam, Arizona averages 74°F a year, 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. 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. Painted Rock Dam sees about 6.1 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 328 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 21 and the first fall freeze near December 15. On the energy side, 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 80/100 (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 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 80/100 (Excellent), milder than 82% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Painted Rock Dam? ▼
Painted Rock Dam has approximately 328 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 21 and the first fall freeze around December 15.
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, 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 Painted Rock Dam climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00026194 near Painted Rock Dam.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00026194. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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