Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Seligman, AZ Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 12.1"
- Annual precip
- 158d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Seligman
Seligman, Arizona averages 55°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 12.1"
- annual precipitation · 10" snow
- 158 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
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
12.1"
Annual Snow
9.8"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.1"
Plus 9.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Seligman) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Seligman area.
How Seligman compares to every U.S. city
Seligman's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Seligman
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Seligman, 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 | 54°F (12°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1" | 3.0" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1" | 2.1" | 24.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0" | 1.2" | 22.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5" | 0.4" | 13.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 16.9 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.9 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.1 |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 7.2 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0" | 0.1" | 6.7 | 0.4 |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7" | 0.9" | 22.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9" | 2.1" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.1"
Snow: 3.0"
4.0 days with precipitation
February 1.1"
Snow: 2.1"
4.4 days with precipitation
March 1.0"
Snow: 1.2"
3.9 days with precipitation
April 0.5"
Snow: 0.4"
2.2 days with precipitation
May 0.3"
2.4 days with precipitation
June 0.2"
1.3 days with precipitation
July 1.8"
7.3 days with precipitation
August 2.1"
7.3 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
4.3 days with precipitation
October 1.0"
Snow: 0.1"
3.1 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
Snow: 0.9"
2.1 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
Snow: 2.1"
4.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
158 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,336
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
855
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Seligman's climate means for you
Seligman runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 158 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,336 heating and 855 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: Seligman, AZ
Seligman, Arizona runs an annual average of 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 38°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00027716, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Seligman should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 12.1 inches, with 9.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 158 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 10 and the first fall freeze near October 15. And on the energy front, 4,336 heating degree days and 855 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Seligman scores 64/100 (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 Seligman, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Seligman, Arizona is 55°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Seligman get? ▼
Seligman receives 12.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 9.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Seligman? ▼
Seligman has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Seligman? ▼
Seligman has approximately 158 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 10 and the first fall freeze around October 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Seligman? ▼
Seligman has 4,336 heating degree days and 855 cooling degree days annually, a heating-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 Seligman climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00027716 near Seligman.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00027716. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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