Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Tumacacori NM, AZ Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 15.9"
- Annual precip
- 219d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Tumacacori NM
Tumacacori NM, Arizona averages 63°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 15.9"
- annual precipitation
- 219 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
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
15.9"
Annual Snow
0.1"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tumacacori NM) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Tumacacori NM area.
How Tumacacori NM compares to every U.S. city
Tumacacori NM's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Tumacacori NM
MethodologyTumacacori NM'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1" | 0.1" | 16.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 11.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 6.3 | 0.3 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 13.1 |
| June | 95°F (35°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.9 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.4 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.2 |
| September | 89°F (31°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.5 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 6.2 |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 6.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 16.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.1"
Snow: 0.1"
3.6 days with precipitation
February 1.1"
3.9 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
2.7 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
1.5 days with precipitation
May 0.2"
0.7 days with precipitation
June 0.5"
1.8 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
11.4 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
10.1 days with precipitation
September 1.8"
5.0 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
2.5 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
2.1 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
3.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
219 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,441
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,752
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Tumacacori NM's climate means for you
Tumacacori NM runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 219 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,441 heating and 1,752 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: Tumacacori NM, AZ
Based on station USC00028865 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Tumacacori NM, Arizona averages 63°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 47°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Tumacacori NM should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 15.9 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 219 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 5 and the first fall freeze near November 10. And on the energy front, 2,441 heating degree days and 1,752 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tumacacori NM scores 83/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Tumacacori NM, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Tumacacori NM, Arizona is 63°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Tumacacori NM get? ▼
Tumacacori NM receives 15.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tumacacori NM? ▼
Tumacacori NM has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Tumacacori NM? ▼
Tumacacori NM has approximately 219 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 5 and the first fall freeze around November 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tumacacori NM? ▼
Tumacacori NM has 2,441 heating degree days and 1,752 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 Tumacacori NM climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00028865 near Tumacacori NM.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00028865. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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