Climate Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 70°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Saguaro NP, AZ Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 70°F
- Avg annual temp
- 80/100
- Comfort score
- 324d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Saguaro NP
Saguaro NP, Arizona averages 70°F a year and scores 80/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 70°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 80/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 324 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
70°F (21°C)
Avg High
83°F
Avg Low
57°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
70°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Saguaro NP) 80.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Saguaro NP area.
How Saguaro NP compares to every U.S. city
Saguaro NP'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 Saguaro NP
MethodologySaguaro NP'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 | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | N/A | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | N/A | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 6.9 |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 77°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 18.2 |
| June | 101°F (38°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 86°F (30°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 29.5 |
| July | 100°F (38°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 87°F (30°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 29.7 |
| August | 98°F (37°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 85°F (30°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 29.3 |
| September | 94°F (34°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 81°F (27°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 24.1 |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 10.2 |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 62°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (11°C) | N/A | 3.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
324 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,399
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,262
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Saguaro NP's climate means for you
Saguaro NP runs 70°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 324 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,399 heating and 3,262 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: Saguaro NP, AZ
In Saguaro NP, Arizona, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 70°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 83°F to a mean daily low of 57°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00027398, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Saguaro NP should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs an uncharted amount, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 324 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 26 and the first fall freeze near December 16. And on the energy front, 1,399 heating degree days and 3,262 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Saguaro NP scores 80/100 (Excellent), 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 Saguaro NP, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Saguaro NP, Arizona is 70°F. The warmest month averages 101°F (38°C) and the coldest averages 41°F (5°C).
How much rain does Saguaro NP get? ▼
Saguaro NP receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Saguaro NP? ▼
Saguaro NP 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 Saguaro NP? ▼
Saguaro NP has approximately 324 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 26 and the first fall freeze around December 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Saguaro NP? ▼
Saguaro NP has 1,399 heating degree days and 3,262 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 Saguaro NP climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00027398 near Saguaro NP.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00027398. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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