Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wahweap, AZ Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 6.5"
- Annual precip
- 247d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wahweap
Wahweap, Arizona averages 61°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 6.5"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 247 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
61°F (16°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
6.5"
Annual Snow
0.6"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
6.5"
Plus 0.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wahweap) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Wahweap area.
How Wahweap compares to every U.S. city
Wahweap'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 Wahweap
MethodologyZooming out from Wahweap'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5" | 0.3" | 16.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.9 |
| June | 95°F (35°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.2 |
| July | 99°F (37°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 86°F (30°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.1 |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.4 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.4 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 8.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 0.5" | 0.3" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
3.8 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 0.3"
4.6 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
3.9 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
2.5 days with precipitation
May 0.5"
1.9 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.8 days with precipitation
July 0.5"
2.1 days with precipitation
August 0.8"
4.4 days with precipitation
September 0.6"
3.0 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
3.8 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
1.9 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 0.3"
3.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
247 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,597
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,247
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Wahweap's climate means for you
Wahweap runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 247 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,597 heating and 2,247 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: Wahweap, AZ
Wahweap, Arizona runs an annual average of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 49°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00029114, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Wahweap averages 6.5 inches of precipitation annually, with 0.6 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 247 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 14 and the first fall freeze near November 16. Turning to energy use, 3,597 heating degree days and 2,247 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wahweap scores 77/100 (Good), 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 Wahweap, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wahweap, Arizona is 61°F. The warmest month averages 99°F (37°C) and the coldest averages 29°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Wahweap get? ▼
Wahweap receives 6.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wahweap? ▼
Wahweap 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 Wahweap? ▼
Wahweap has approximately 247 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 14 and the first fall freeze around November 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wahweap? ▼
Wahweap has 3,597 heating degree days and 2,247 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 Wahweap climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00029114 near Wahweap.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00029114. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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