Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Safford AG Ctr, AZ Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 8.8"
- Annual precip
- 229d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Safford AG Ctr
Safford AG Ctr, Arizona averages 65°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 8.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 229 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
65°F (18°C)
Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
8.8"
Annual Snow
0.2"
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
8.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Safford AG Ctr) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Safford AG Ctr area.
How Safford AG Ctr compares to every U.S. city
Safford AG Ctr's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Safford AG Ctr
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Safford AG Ctr, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 62°F (17°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7" | 0.2" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 4.5 | 0.3 |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 4.5 |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.7 |
| June | 100°F (38°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.7 |
| July | 99°F (37°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.9 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.1 |
| September | 93°F (34°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.7 |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 8.5 |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 8.3 | 0.1 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 0.2"
4.6 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
4.4 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
3.3 days with precipitation
April 0.2"
1.5 days with precipitation
May 0.2"
1.7 days with precipitation
June 0.3"
1.7 days with precipitation
July 1.4"
7.8 days with precipitation
August 1.8"
7.9 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
4.2 days with precipitation
October 0.8"
3.7 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
3.4 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
4.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
229 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,345
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,416
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Safford AG Ctr's climate means for you
Safford AG Ctr runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 229 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,345 heating and 2,416 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: Safford AG Ctr, AZ
Based on station USC00027390 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Safford AG Ctr, Arizona averages 65°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 82°F to a mean daily low of 48°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.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Safford AG Ctr receives roughly 8.8 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 229 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 25 and the first fall freeze near November 9. For energy use, 2,345 heating degree days and 2,416 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Safford AG Ctr scores 73/100 (Good), 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 Safford AG Ctr, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Safford AG Ctr, Arizona is 65°F. The warmest month averages 100°F (38°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Safford AG Ctr get? ▼
Safford AG Ctr receives 8.8 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 Safford AG Ctr? ▼
Safford AG Ctr has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Safford AG Ctr? ▼
Safford AG Ctr has approximately 229 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 25 and the first fall freeze around November 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Safford AG Ctr? ▼
Safford AG Ctr has 2,345 heating degree days and 2,416 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 Safford AG Ctr climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00027390 near Safford AG Ctr.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00027390. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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