Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Pearce - Sunsites, AZ Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 12.2"
- Annual precip
- 202d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Pearce - Sunsites
Pearce - Sunsites, Arizona averages 62°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 12.2"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 202 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
62°F (16°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
12.2"
Annual Snow
1.2"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.2"
Plus 1.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Pearce - Sunsites) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Pearce - Sunsites area.
How Pearce - Sunsites compares to every U.S. city
Pearce - Sunsites's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Pearce - Sunsites
MethodologyZooming out from Pearce - Sunsites'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 | 60°F (16°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8" | 0.7" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8" | 0.2" | 15.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6" | 0.1" | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 3.2 | 0.7 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 9.9 |
| June | 95°F (35°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.3 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.6 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.5 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.6 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7" | 0.2" | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 21.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.8"
Snow: 0.7"
4.2 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 0.2"
4.6 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
Snow: 0.1"
3.2 days with precipitation
April 0.2"
1.6 days with precipitation
May 0.2"
2.0 days with precipitation
June 0.6"
2.5 days with precipitation
July 2.6"
9.4 days with precipitation
August 2.9"
10.8 days with precipitation
September 1.5"
5.5 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
3.2 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
Snow: 0.2"
3.1 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
4.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
202 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,827
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,582
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Pearce - Sunsites's climate means for you
Pearce - Sunsites runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 202 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,827 heating and 1,582 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: Pearce - Sunsites, AZ
An annual average temperature of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 45°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Pearce - Sunsites, Arizona. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00026353 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Pearce - Sunsites should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 12.2 inches, with 1.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 202 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 14 and the first fall freeze near November 2. And on the energy front, 2,827 heating degree days and 1,582 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Pearce - Sunsites scores 83/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Pearce - Sunsites, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Pearce - Sunsites, Arizona is 62°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 29°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Pearce - Sunsites get? ▼
Pearce - Sunsites receives 12.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Pearce - Sunsites? ▼
Pearce - Sunsites has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Pearce - Sunsites? ▼
Pearce - Sunsites has approximately 202 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 14 and the first fall freeze around November 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Pearce - Sunsites? ▼
Pearce - Sunsites has 2,827 heating degree days and 1,582 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Pearce - Sunsites climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00026353 near Pearce - Sunsites.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00026353. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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