Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Paradise Valley, NV Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 10.9"
- Annual precip
- 100d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley, Nevada averages 49°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 10.9"
- precipitation, annual total
- 100 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
49°F (9°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
10.9"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Paradise Valley) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Paradise Valley area.
How Paradise Valley compares to every U.S. city
Paradise Valley's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Paradise Valley
MethodologyParadise Valley's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0" | 8.6 | 1.5 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6" | 2.5 | 7.3 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2" | 0.3 | 22.0 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2" | 0.8 | 19.3 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5" | 6.1 | 6.6 |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7" | 21.3 | 0.2 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.6"
9.3 days with precipitation
February 1.2"
8.2 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
6.6 days with precipitation
April 0.9"
6.8 days with precipitation
May 1.0"
6.4 days with precipitation
June 0.6"
4.1 days with precipitation
July 0.2"
2.3 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
1.6 days with precipitation
September 0.5"
2.2 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
3.2 days with precipitation
November 1.1"
6.1 days with precipitation
December 1.8"
8.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
100 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,282
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
452
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Paradise Valley's climate means for you
Paradise Valley runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 100 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,282 heating and 452 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: Paradise Valley, NV
Paradise Valley, Nevada runs an annual average of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 32°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00266005, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Paradise Valley averages 10.9 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 100 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 5 and the first fall freeze near September 13. As for energy demand, 6,282 heating degree days and 452 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Paradise Valley scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Paradise Valley, NV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Paradise Valley, Nevada is 49°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Paradise Valley get? ▼
Paradise Valley receives 10.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Paradise Valley? ▼
Paradise Valley has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Paradise Valley? ▼
Paradise Valley has approximately 100 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 5 and the first fall freeze around September 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Paradise Valley? ▼
Paradise Valley has 6,282 heating degree days and 452 cooling degree days annually, a heating-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 Paradise Valley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00266005 near Paradise Valley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00266005. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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