Climate Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 74°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Quartzsite, AZ Climate
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- 74°F
- Avg annual temp
- 80/100
- Comfort score
- 4.6"
- Annual precip
- 312d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Quartzsite
Quartzsite, Arizona averages 74°F a year and scores 80/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 74°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 80/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 4.6"
- precipitation, annual total
- 312 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
74°F (23°C)
Avg High
88°F
Avg Low
60°F
Annual Precip
4.6"
Annual Snow
0.2"
Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
74°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
4.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Quartzsite) 80.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Quartzsite area.
How Quartzsite compares to every U.S. city
Quartzsite'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 Quartzsite
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Quartzsite's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7" | 0.2" | 3.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 3.2 |
| April | 87°F (30°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.3 |
| May | 95°F (35°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.9 |
| June | 105°F (41°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.3 |
| July | 109°F (43°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 96°F (35°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 31.0 |
| August | 108°F (42°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 95°F (35°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 30.9 |
| September | 102°F (39°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 88°F (31°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.7 |
| October | 90°F (32°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 17.2 |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 6.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 0.2"
2.2 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
2.6 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
1.8 days with precipitation
April 0.1"
0.8 days with precipitation
May 0.1"
0.4 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.2 days with precipitation
July 0.5"
2.1 days with precipitation
August 0.5"
2.3 days with precipitation
September 0.5"
1.7 days with precipitation
October 0.2"
1.1 days with precipitation
November 0.3"
1.1 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
2.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
312 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,256
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
4,453
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Quartzsite's climate means for you
Quartzsite runs 74°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 312 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,256 heating and 4,453 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: Quartzsite, AZ
An annual average temperature of 74°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 88°F to a mean daily low of 60°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Quartzsite, Arizona. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00026865 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Quartzsite receives roughly 4.6 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 312 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 28 and the first fall freeze near December 6. For energy use, 1,256 heating degree days and 4,453 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Quartzsite scores 80/100 (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 Quartzsite, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Quartzsite, Arizona is 74°F. The warmest month averages 109°F (43°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Quartzsite get? ▼
Quartzsite receives 4.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Quartzsite? ▼
Quartzsite 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 Quartzsite? ▼
Quartzsite has approximately 312 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 28 and the first fall freeze around December 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Quartzsite? ▼
Quartzsite has 1,256 heating degree days and 4,453 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 Quartzsite climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00026865 near Quartzsite.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00026865. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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