Climate Comfort Score
85/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 70°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Pinnacle Peak, AZ Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 70°F
- Avg annual temp
- 85/100
- Comfort score
- 11.6"
- Annual precip
- 328d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Pinnacle Peak
Pinnacle Peak, Arizona averages 70°F a year and scores 85/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 70°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 85/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 11.6"
- yearly precipitation total
- 328 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
70°F (21°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
58°F
Annual Precip
11.6"
Comfort Score
85/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
70°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Pinnacle Peak) 85.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Pinnacle Peak area.
How Pinnacle Peak compares to every U.S. city
Pinnacle Peak's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
85 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Pinnacle Peak
MethodologyPinnacle Peak'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 | 64°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5" | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5" | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| May | 87°F (30°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 12.3 |
| June | 96°F (36°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 27.0 |
| July | 99°F (37°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 88°F (31°C) | 1.0" | 0.0 | 30.4 |
| August | 98°F (37°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 87°F (30°C) | 1.3" | 0.0 | 29.8 |
| September | 94°F (34°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8" | 0.0 | 24.2 |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9" | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8" | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.5"
February 1.7"
March 1.5"
April 0.5"
May 0.3"
June 0.1"
July 1.0"
August 1.3"
September 0.8"
October 0.9"
November 0.8"
December 1.4"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
328 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,462
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,152
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Pinnacle Peak's climate means for you
Pinnacle Peak runs 70°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 328 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,462 heating and 3,152 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: Pinnacle Peak, AZ
In Pinnacle Peak, Arizona, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 70°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 58°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00026603, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Pinnacle Peak averages 11.6 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. 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 27 and the first fall freeze near December 21. Turning to energy use, 1,462 heating degree days and 3,152 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Pinnacle Peak scores 85/100 (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 Pinnacle Peak, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Pinnacle Peak, Arizona is 70°F. The warmest month averages 99°F (37°C) and the coldest averages 42°F (6°C).
How much rain does Pinnacle Peak get? ▼
Pinnacle Peak receives 11.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Pinnacle Peak? ▼
Pinnacle Peak has a climate comfort score of 85/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Pinnacle Peak? ▼
Pinnacle Peak has approximately 328 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 27 and the first fall freeze around December 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Pinnacle Peak? ▼
Pinnacle Peak has 1,462 heating degree days and 3,152 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 Pinnacle Peak climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00026603 near Pinnacle Peak.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00026603. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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