Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Safford Muni, AZ Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 8.0"
- Annual precip
- 257d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Safford Muni
Safford Muni, Arizona averages 66°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 8.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 257 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
8.0"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
8.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Safford Muni) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Safford Muni area.
How Safford Muni compares to every U.S. city
Safford Muni's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
72 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Safford Muni
MethodologyZooming out from Safford Muni'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6" | 8.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5" | 2.6 | 0.3 |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2" | 0.3 | 5.2 |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 20.3 |
| June | 101°F (38°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 83°F (29°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 29.1 |
| July | 100°F (38°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 86°F (30°C) | 1.3" | 0.0 | 29.6 |
| August | 98°F (37°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 1.3" | 0.0 | 29.0 |
| September | 93°F (34°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9" | 0.0 | 23.1 |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7" | 0.2 | 6.4 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5" | 3.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8" | 14.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
3.8 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
3.4 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
2.5 days with precipitation
April 0.2"
1.3 days with precipitation
May 0.2"
2.3 days with precipitation
June 0.2"
4.2 days with precipitation
July 1.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
August 1.3"
6.4 days with precipitation
September 0.9"
4.3 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
3.5 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
3.1 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
3.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
257 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,175
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,715
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42% | 6.6 | N/A | N/A |
| February | 36% | 7.3 | 82% | 6% |
| March | 26% | 8.1 | N/A | N/A |
| April | 19% | 8.8 | N/A | N/A |
| May | 16% | 8.2 | 97% | 0% |
| June | 23% | 9.0 | 94% | 1% |
| July | 41% | 7.7 | N/A | N/A |
| August | 40% | 6.9 | N/A | N/A |
| September | 31% | 6.7 | N/A | N/A |
| October | 35% | 6.4 | N/A | N/A |
| November | 40% | 6.3 | N/A | N/A |
| December | 49% | 6.5 | N/A | N/A |
What Safford Muni's climate means for you
Safford Muni runs 66°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 257 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,175 heating and 2,715 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 Muni, AZ
An annual average temperature of 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 51°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Safford Muni, Arizona. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00093084 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Safford Muni averages 8.0 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 257 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 8 and the first fall freeze near November 20. As for energy demand, 2,175 heating degree days and 2,715 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 Muni scores 72/100 (Good), 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 Safford Muni, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Safford Muni, Arizona is 66°F. The warmest month averages 101°F (38°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Safford Muni get? ▼
Safford Muni receives 8.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Safford Muni? ▼
Safford Muni has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Safford Muni? ▼
Safford Muni has approximately 257 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 8 and the first fall freeze around November 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Safford Muni? ▼
Safford Muni has 2,175 heating degree days and 2,715 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 Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093084 near Safford Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093084. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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