Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Sunrise Mtn, AZ Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 26.7"
- Annual precip
- 92d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Sunrise Mtn
Sunrise Mtn, Arizona averages 42°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 26.7"
- yearly precipitation total
- 92 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
42°F (5°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
27°F
Annual Precip
26.7"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
26.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Sunrise Mtn) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Sunrise Mtn area.
How Sunrise Mtn compares to every U.S. city
Sunrise Mtn's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Sunrise Mtn
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Sunrise Mtn captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 42°F (6°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9" | 5.8 | 0.0 |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3" | 5.5 | 0.0 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.0"
February 2.8"
March 2.3"
April 0.9"
May 0.7"
June 0.9"
July 4.7"
August 4.0"
September 2.3"
October 1.6"
November 1.7"
December 2.9"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
92 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,439
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
0
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Sunrise Mtn's climate means for you
Sunrise Mtn runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 92 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,439 heating and 0 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: Sunrise Mtn, AZ
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Sunrise Mtn, Arizona as a location with an annual average temperature of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 27°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00028326, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Sunrise Mtn should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 26.7 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 92 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 18 and the first fall freeze near September 18. And on the energy front, 8,439 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Sunrise Mtn scores 54/100 (Moderate), 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 January-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 Sunrise Mtn, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Sunrise Mtn, Arizona is 42°F. The warmest month averages 71°F (22°C) and the coldest averages 11°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Sunrise Mtn get? ▼
Sunrise Mtn receives 26.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Sunrise Mtn? ▼
Sunrise Mtn has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Sunrise Mtn? ▼
Sunrise Mtn has approximately 92 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 18 and the first fall freeze around September 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Sunrise Mtn? ▼
Sunrise Mtn has 8,439 heating degree days and 0 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 Sunrise Mtn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00028326 near Sunrise Mtn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00028326. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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