Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 69°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Tohono Chul, AZ Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 69°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 281d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Tohono Chul
Tohono Chul, Arizona averages 69°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 69°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 281 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
69°F (21°C)
Avg High
85°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
69°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tohono Chul) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Tohono Chul area.
How Tohono Chul compares to every U.S. city
Tohono Chul's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Tohono Chul
MethodologyZooming out from Tohono Chul'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 | 67°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | N/A | 6.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 4.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 60°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.7 | 1.8 |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 9.0 |
| May | 92°F (33°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 76°F (24°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 18.9 |
| June | 102°F (39°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 85°F (30°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 29.6 |
| July | 101°F (38°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 88°F (31°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 30.2 |
| August | 100°F (38°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 86°F (30°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 29.9 |
| September | 96°F (35°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 81°F (27°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| October | 88°F (31°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 72°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 12.7 |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 60°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.7 | 1.5 |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | N/A | 6.7 | 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 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
281 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,546
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,151
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Tohono Chul's climate means for you
Tohono Chul runs 69°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 281 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,546 heating and 3,151 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: Tohono Chul, AZ
In Tohono Chul, Arizona, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 69°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 85°F to a mean daily low of 54°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00028590, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Tohono Chul averages an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 281 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 26 and the first fall freeze near December 4. As for energy demand, 1,546 heating degree days and 3,151 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tohono Chul scores 77/100 (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 January-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 Tohono Chul, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Tohono Chul, Arizona is 69°F. The warmest month averages 102°F (39°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Tohono Chul get? ▼
Tohono Chul receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tohono Chul? ▼
Tohono Chul has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Tohono Chul? ▼
Tohono Chul has approximately 281 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 26 and the first fall freeze around December 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tohono Chul? ▼
Tohono Chul has 1,546 heating degree days and 3,151 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 Tohono Chul climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00028590 near Tohono Chul.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00028590. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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