Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wickenburg, AZ Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 10.9"
- Annual precip
- 258d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wickenburg
Wickenburg, Arizona averages 67°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 10.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 258 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
67°F (20°C)
Avg High
84°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
10.9"
Annual Snow
0.1"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wickenburg) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Wickenburg area.
How Wickenburg compares to every U.S. city
Wickenburg's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
87 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Wickenburg
MethodologyZooming out from Wickenburg'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 | 65°F (19°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 13.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 7.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 7.1 |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.7 |
| June | 101°F (38°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.2 |
| July | 104°F (40°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 88°F (31°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 30.9 |
| August | 102°F (39°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 87°F (31°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 30.6 |
| September | 96°F (36°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.5 |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 13.3 |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 4.8 | 0.7 |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1" | 0.1" | 16.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.2"
3.6 days with precipitation
February 1.6"
3.6 days with precipitation
March 1.0"
3.8 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
1.6 days with precipitation
May 0.2"
0.5 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.5 days with precipitation
July 1.1"
3.2 days with precipitation
August 2.0"
4.5 days with precipitation
September 1.0"
2.9 days with precipitation
October 0.5"
1.6 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
2.0 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
Snow: 0.1"
3.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
258 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,985
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,807
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Wickenburg's climate means for you
Wickenburg runs 67°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 258 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,985 heating and 2,807 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: Wickenburg, AZ
Wickenburg, Arizona runs an annual average of 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 84°F to a mean daily low of 50°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 USC00029287, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Wickenburg averages 10.9 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 258 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 7 and the first fall freeze near November 20. As for energy demand, 1,985 heating degree days and 2,807 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wickenburg scores 87/100 (Excellent), 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 Wickenburg, AZ? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wickenburg, Arizona is 67°F. The warmest month averages 104°F (40°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (0°C).
How much rain does Wickenburg get? ▼
Wickenburg receives 10.9 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 Wickenburg? ▼
Wickenburg has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Wickenburg? ▼
Wickenburg has approximately 258 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 7 and the first fall freeze around November 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wickenburg? ▼
Wickenburg has 1,985 heating degree days and 2,807 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 Wickenburg climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00029287 near Wickenburg.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00029287. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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